Is Micro Center a good company to work for?

Micro Center has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,580 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Micro Center to a friend and 49% 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?

61% 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 3.2 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 (57) , 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 98 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 62 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 33 reviews)); "Good money available if you are good at talking to customers" ((in 32 reviews)); "So many great employees and discounts" ((in 27 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 182 reviews)); "low pay and poorly run" ((in 106 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 68 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 44 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 38 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

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,563 total reviews)

Richard M. Mershad

65% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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Micro Center has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,563 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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2K reviews

4.0

Apr 13, 2025

Sales Associate Review

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Your pay depends on how well you perform, so if youre good, you make really good money

Cons

Inconsistent pay on slow seasons like summer and spring

Micro Center Response

1y

Appreciate you taking the time to review your experience as a Sales Associate in Overland Park, KS. We're glad to hear that you recognize the potential for making good money based on your performance – that's definitely a key part of our sales roles! It's true that pay in commission roles can see variations during seasonal shifts like summer and spring and we appreciate you sharing your perspective. We value your ongoing work with us. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

5.0

Apr 13, 2025

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Retail sales supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great to grow as a professional

Cons

It's retail, so keep that in mind

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your review of your time as a Retail Sales Supervisor in Mayfield, OH. We're happy to hear you found it to be a great place to grow professionally! We wish you the best in your future endeavors. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

4.0

Apr 12, 2025

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Service techincian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Experience, computers, discounts, employees and comp pay.

Cons

managment, home office, strict policy, . . .

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for your review of our Houston store. We're happy you had a positive experience with the technology, discounts, your coworkers, and compensation during your 3-4 years as a Service Technician. We've seen your comments about management, the home office, and policies. We're always looking to understand where we can improve, and feedback in these areas helps us. If you're open to sharing more specific details about your experience privately, please contact us. Wishing you success in what's next! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

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