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?

"The people that I work for are just great and the people I work with are equally awesome." ((in 96 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 64 reviews)); "It is pretty good money for work that is not that hard" ((in 33 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 32 reviews)); "So many great employees and discounts" ((in 29 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 178 reviews)); "low pay and poorly run" ((in 103 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 66 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 40 reviews)); "Hourly pay for all sales members is $4/hr + commission." ((in 37 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Aug 28, 2024

One of the more interesting jobs I've experienced

Computer technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Pays based on labor - Clean environment

Cons

- Very fast pace environment - inconsistent pay - inconsistent hours

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found your time at Micro Center interesting and that you appreciated the clean environment. We're always working to improve our employee experience, and your insights are valuable. Our service employees are on a commission-based pay scale and while this can offer opportunities for higher earnings, we recognize that it may also present some challenges. We're committed to providing clear guidelines and support to help our employees succeed in this environment. We wish you the best of luck on your future endeavors. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

2.0

Aug 27, 2024

Set realistic expectations

Retail sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours (sometimes) Good coworkers (usually)

Cons

Unrealistic expectations from corporate Stock issues are frequent Managers seem to be indifferent to most employee issues

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences at Micro Center. We're sorry to hear about your experiences with unrealistic expectations, stock issues, and perceived indifference from management. We're committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment for all our employees. We're would like to address these concerns and would appreciate any specific feedback you can provide to help us improve. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

5.0

Aug 26, 2024

Good place to make money doing retail sales

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Honestly pretty lucrative for just talking to people all day

Cons

Culture is usually very territorial

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you've found Micro Center to be a lucrative place to work. We appreciate your contributions to our team. We understand that our sales culture can sometimes be competitive, especially given the commission-based nature of the role. We're committed to fostering a healthy and supportive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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