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

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
3.0
Apr 8, 2025

Busy

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Employee discount Sales based

Cons

long hours and competitive environment

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Micro Center Response
1y
Thanks for your review of your time as a General Sales Associate in Brentwood. We're glad the flexible schedule, employee discount, and the sales focus were positives for you. We understand that the retail environment, especially a busy one like ours, can involve long hours and be quite competitive. We appreciate you handling that dynamic! We're always working to find the right balance for our team. Wishing you success in what's next! Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
1.0
Apr 1, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

At this location, it was the free parking.

Cons

Working at MC has the highest employee turnover I have ever experienced. Average turn over is probably 1 to 2 years or shorter. I personally worked here for a MUCH MUCH longer period than what would be considered normal and have regretted working here but I needed to support my family. Do NOT bother working here if you have any self-resect and expect ANY pay rise. There is NO pay rise in ANY position you decide to take be it in general sales floor, computer repair, computer parts, computer sales ... only other way to increase ur pay is by SELLING, SELLING, SELLING. Even if you asked directly for a pay raise, they just said "sell more". They make their pay structure very complicated and you will find paychecks can vary wildly depending upon your total sales. They also kept changing their pay structure. You can sell hundreds or thousands but pay is based on a VERY low percentage of 2-3%. What makes it worse is the amount of other work you needed to do: restocking and cleaning. Restocking is done 3 days a week with pay at $4 per hour. Yes ... you read that correctly... $4/hr !! Restocking starts 2 hrs before store opening. The company does NOT care about the employees... believe me just read ALL the reviews and you will find I am not the only one saying so.

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Micro Center Response
1y
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We strive to foster a supportive and friendly work environment. Regarding the $4.00 per hour rate, it's important to clarify that this is a base rate for our Sales associates. Their total earnings are calculated by considering both their commission and base pay over a two-week period. Currently, for example, our General Sales associates are averaging around $21.00 per hour company-wide. We continuously evaluate compensation structures and are committed to offering competitive wages and benefits, including significant commission opportunities. As with any commission-based environment, earnings can vary based on individual sales performance. While this means that paychecks may fluctuate, it also allows motivated associates to significantly increase their income. Your feedback is valuable, and we’re committed to continuous improvement. We encourage you to reach out to share specific details so we can address concerns directly. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
3.0
Mar 31, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

great co workers, ability to transfer to different departments

Cons

hard to transfer and get commission

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Micro Center Response
1y
Thank you for your positive feedback. We're glad to hear you're enjoying your coworkers and the departmental transfer opportunities. We also appreciate your input on management style. We aim to strike a balance between strong leadership and a supportive work culture, and your feedback will be shared with our management team. We truly value your contributions and are committed to creating a positive work environment for everyone. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
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