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

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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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Feb 15, 2024

Great place for opportunity and Growth!!

Business process analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Micro Center is an employer who values their associates. They provide training and support to allow you to grow with the company.

Cons

Sometimes working evenings and weekends is difficult.

Micro Center Response

2y

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience at Micro Center! Your 10+ years with us are a testament to your dedication, and we truly appreciate your feedback. It's fantastic to hear that you feel valued and supported in your growth here. We take pride in empowering our associates and providing them with the tools they need to excel. We understand that working nights and weekends can be challenging at times. However, we strive to ensure that our scheduling practices are fair and consistent, and we offer a variety of benefits and perks to help make up for the inconvenience. We are always open to feedback on our scheduling practices, and we encourage you to share your thoughts and suggestions with your manager. Thank you again for choosing Micro Center and for being such a valuable part of our team. Your contributions are highly appreciated, and we're committed to fostering an even better work environment for everyone. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

4.0

Feb 8, 2024

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Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are amazing there and you get hourly plus commission so its a win win

Cons

Scheduling can be tight at times depending on the time of the year

Micro Center Response

2y

Thanks for leaving such a positive review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed working at Micro Center and found the team to be amazing. The combination of hourly wages and commission can definitely be a win-win. Thanks for mentioning the scheduling feedback. We understand busy periods can impact scheduling, and we're always working to find the right balance. We're glad you recommend us, and we encourage others to apply too! We wish you all the best. Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

4.0

Feb 8, 2024

Pretty Decent Job

Knowledge advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great employees, fun place to work at. Great place to start if you want to have a career in the tech field because of the growth opportunities both within & outside of the company.

Cons

Dealing with rude customers, some employees were hard to work with but very rarely did that happen

Micro Center Response

2y

Thanks for your review! We're happy you enjoyed the positive workplace, amazing co-workers, and growth opportunities at Micro Center. Your suggestion of increasing employee feedback is valuable. We regularly seek input through surveys, team meetings, and open-door policies. However, we're always looking for ways to improve. If you have any specific thoughts on how we can further enhance communication and engagement, please feel free to reach out. Thank you again for recommending us! Your feedback helps us create a better experience for everyone. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3250

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