Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 1,579 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 52% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Micro Center have been left by employees working as Manager , Retail Sales Manager and Technician .

Does Micro Center pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Micro Center employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Micro Center. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Micro Center?

64% of Micro Center employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Micro Center 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Micro Center?

Sales Associate (188) , Customer Service Representative (177) , General Sales Associate (116) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (84) , Retail Sales Associate (56) , Service Technician (45) , Systems Sales Associate (35) , Sales (26) , Warehouse Associate (23) , Computer Technician (17) , Inventory Specialist (16) , Technician (16) , BYO Sales Associate (15) , Manager (15) , Cashier (14)

What are the pros of working at Micro Center according to real employee reviews?

"Good for experience/semi good for pay" ((in 102 reviews)); "The people that I work for are just great and the people I work with are equally awesome." ((in 99 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 64 reviews)); "It is pretty good money for work that is not that hard" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good training" ((in 29 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Micro Center according to real employee reviews?

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 177 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 68 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 42 reviews)); "Commissions are based on in" ((in 36 reviews)); "Ive worked there for 3 + years and work life balance is terrible!" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Micro Center locations?

Columbus , Dallas , Houston , Fairfax , Tustin , Madison Heights , Hilliard , Duluth , Rockville , Yonkers , Paterson , Westmont , Cambridge , Westbury , Denver , Marietta , Chicago , New York , Overland Park , Sharonville , Brooklyn , Flushing , Saint Louis Park , Brentwood , Minneapolis , Saint Davids , Baltimore , Towson , Mayfield Heights , Saint Louis

Micro Center reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,562 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

71% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Work/Life balance

Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,562 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Micro Center employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Oct 16, 2024

Great pay for the effort you put in

Retail sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is based on effort and skills.

Cons

Slow months can be sketchy when it comes to bills. Make sure to have a good savings.

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you feel the pay reflects your effort and skills. We understand that slow months can be challenging, and we appreciate your advice about saving. We are continuously evaluating our sales strategies to ensure they align with the needs of our customers and our employees. Your insights help us improve the experience for our team, and we value your dedication over the years! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

3.0

Oct 16, 2024

Micro Center

Sales associate - build your own

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good discounts on used parts, knowledgeable individuals working with you and they price match.

Cons

Long hours and need to have your tasks checked before being able to leave work, forced to push replacement plans to people, forced to push software sales when selling desktops/laptops, some managers are great while others are horrible. Not much room for promotion, health benefits are horrible.

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience at Micro Center. We appreciate your feedback on the pros and cons of working here, particularly regarding the long hours, sales pressure, and management inconsistencies. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment for all of our employees. We will carefully consider your feedback as we continue to evaluate and improve our policies and practices. We appreciate your dedication during your time with us and will take your advice into consideration as we strive to enhance the overall employee experience. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

4.0

Oct 14, 2024

It was great at one point

Retail sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Their emphasis on customer service is the lifeblood of their success.

Cons

Management changes weren't always for the best.

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you valued our commitment to customer service during your time with us. We recognize that management changes can impact the workplace, and we appreciate your insights as we strive to create a supportive and positive environment for our team. Your contributions to Micro Center are valued, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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