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?

"Good pay and hours Good service" ((in 109 reviews)); "The people that I work for are just great and the people I work with are equally awesome." ((in 97 reviews)); "benefits were good and sufficient" ((in 56 reviews)); "So many great employees and discounts" ((in 30 reviews)); "It is pretty good money for work that is not that hard" ((in 30 reviews))

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

"bad management for the entire store" ((in 175 reviews)); "Managers don't take complaints to heart." ((in 67 reviews)); "Long hours for low commision" ((in 42 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 41 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

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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Mar 30, 2025

A Cesspool of Corporate Corruption

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Smaller company - Amazingly talented staff - Terrific for learning everything technology

Cons

- Corrupt, hostile and deceitful management - Terrible work/life balance - No opportunities to move up unless friends with management - Borderline dangerous work environment - Disconnected corporate - HR complaints of racism/classism never followed up upon - Management has outbursts - Management will throw things (at employees) and yell

Micro Center Response

1y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We acknowledge the concerns you've raised regarding management and workplace environment. We take all employee feedback seriously and conduct thorough reviews of any reported issues. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and are continually reviewing our HR processes to ensure they are efficient and responsive. We are committed to continuous improvement and encourage you to reach out to share any further details so we can address concerns directly. We strive to maintain a safe and respectful work environment for all employees. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

3.0

Mar 21, 2025

BYO slalary

Byo associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good commison and good culture

Cons

work life balance and Sales struggle

Micro Center Response

1y

We appreciate you sharing your insights. We're glad to hear you appreciated the commission structure and company culture. We understand your points about work-life balance and the challenges related to sales. We recognize that retail scheduling, with its varied shift times driven by customer demand, can present challenges to work-life balance, and we aim to provide flexibility where possible. As with any sales-driven environment, market fluctuations can impact performance. We are committed to providing our sales teams with the tools and resources they need to succeed and strongly believe that consistent effort and customer focus are key to achieving sales goals. We value your feedback and appreciate your contributions during your time with us. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

3.0

Mar 17, 2025

Big ups and downs

Retail sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay if the store is busy Chill work environment Good benefits Flexible hours

Cons

Lack of lateral movement Too much work for the job description Pay is 90 percent commission. $4 an hour base hourly

Micro Center Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your dedication over the past few years. We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the pay, benefits, and flexible hours, as well as the work environment at Micro Center. We acknowledge your concerns regarding lateral movement and job expectations, and we truly value your input. We are continuously working on improving growth opportunities for our employees, and your feedback will be considered as we evaluate ways to support career advancement. Regarding the pay structure, we recognize that commission-based roles can have variable earnings, depending on store traffic and individual performance. We are dedicated to providing competitive compensation and consistently evaluate our pay models. We appreciate your contributions and will consider your feedback as we strive to improve our employee experience. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153

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