Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,579 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 50% 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 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Micro Center?

62% 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, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 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 Pay if you are good at sales" ((in 111 reviews)); "The people that I work for are just great and the people I work with are equally awesome." ((in 93 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 62 reviews)); "Can make good money since it's a commissioned base job." ((in 31 reviews)); "So many great employees and discounts" ((in 28 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 178 reviews)); "Managers have no organization and no favor for old" ((in 67 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 46 reviews)); "be prepared to make $4 per hour even when the store is closed and you cannot make commission" ((in 34 reviews)); "Ive worked there for 3 + years and work life balance is terrible!" ((in 19 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

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(1,562 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

68% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Senior management

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Career opportunities

Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.6 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

4.0

Feb 19, 2024

Ok pay for the work

Warehouse associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The HR is very nice and works with you for a schedule that works for you

Cons

The lightning is bit low in the warehouse. Sometimes it feels like you can't see small writing for PO#.

Micro Center Response

2y

Thanks for your feedback, and for being part of the team! We take your concerns about warehouse lighting seriously, and will look into solutions to improve visibility, especially for reading PO numbers. We are happy to hear that you have had a positive experience with our HR team. We strive to be flexible and supportive of our employees' needs. Thank you again for your feedback. We encourage you to reach out to your supervisor or HR representative if you have any further concerns or suggestions. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250 Feel free to reach out to your supervisor or HR if you have any further thoughts or suggestions.

4.0

Feb 19, 2024

Pay average

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

receive a commission from warranty plans

Cons

low pay and long hours

Micro Center Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate your honesty and value your contributions to our customer service team. We understand your concerns regarding compensation and work hours. We are continuously evaluating our compensation structure and employee experience to ensure we remain competitive and offer a rewarding work environment. Thank you again for your feedback. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

4.0

Feb 17, 2024

Not bad

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for computer nerds that want to work.

Cons

Dilapidated place, kind of hoodlum like.

Micro Center Response

2y

Thanks for the review! We value all feedback and appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. It's awesome to hear you enjoy working with like-minded tech enthusiasts here! We always strive to create a haven for the tech-savvy, so hearing that resonates is great. We take your concerns about the store environment seriously. We're always looking for ways to improve our stores, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We'd love to hear more about your specific experience so we can better understand your perspective. Feel free to share your thoughts directly with your store manager – your input is truly valuable. Thanks again for your review! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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RETAIL SALES AND MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATE

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RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/CASHIER - Pay Range $19.29-$27/HR (Part-Time)

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