Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,586 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 51% 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 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Micro Center?

63% of Micro Center employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Micro Center 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 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 (178) , General Sales Associate (116) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (85) , Retail Sales Associate (57) , Service Technician (47) , Systems Sales Associate (35) , Sales (26) , Warehouse Associate (23) , Computer Technician (17) , Inventory Specialist (17) , 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 94 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good money available if you are good at talking to customers" ((in 34 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 31 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 102 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 70 reviews)); "If you don't, you get reprimanded and your pay gets cut (your commission is based on how much you can upsell customers into buying software, warranties, and credit cards)." ((in 40 reviews)); "The job is very intense with long hours." ((in 38 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Micro Center locations?

Columbus , Dallas , Houston , Fairfax , Tustin , Madison Heights , Hilliard , Duluth , Rockville , Westmont , Yonkers , Paterson , 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

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Micro Center reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(607 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

68% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

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Reviews by job title

607 reviews

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4.0

Nov 10, 2025

Not a bad place

General sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent commission. Great employee discounts. Decent hours.

Cons

No room to grow. Unreliable pay on slow months. Long hours.

Micro Center Response

5mo

Thank you for the recommendation and for your time with us in Dallas! We’re glad you were able to take advantage of the commission and employee discounts. We understand that a commission-based role can mean some months are busier than others, and we appreciate the hard work you put in during your time here. We wish you the best of luck in your next role! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

4.0

Oct 26, 2025

Good culture

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Commission based and professional co workers

Cons

High pressure during holidays and rush times

Micro Center Response

7mo

We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear you recognize the good culture and professionalism of your co-workers at our Fairfax location. We recognize that commission-based roles, especially during peak holidays and rush times, involve high pressure. We strive to staff up as aggressively as possible during these periods to minimize the strain on our team while still meeting intense customer demand. Thank you for your continued hard work and dedication. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

3.0

Oct 14, 2025

Good experience

Computer technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learned a lot about servicing and building computers

Cons

Hard to increase pay if you’re not already familiar with computers

Micro Center Response

7mo

We appreciate your feedback and are pleased you've gained valuable knowledge in computer servicing and building during your time at our Madison Heights location. We recognize that specialized roles like our Technician positions require significant skill development. We value the time and effort invested by our employees in skill development and are committed to compensating our team fairly as their expertise grows. Thank you for your continued dedication to our customers. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

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