It's a retail job that's better than most - Anonymous employee Micro Center Employee Review

4.0
4 July 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Reliable indoor temperature (good ac/ heater) Relationships with your coworkers are what you make of it, but it's been great so far There are benefits if you go out of your way to sign up for it. Make sure you shop around before you jump in on the health insurance because you can't cancel it

Cons

The base pay is $6 per hour plus commission. In any other state, this would be ok and still possible to make at least $20/hour due to Micro Center being a major retailer in some places (and the only one in their city). However, the NYC area has four competing with each other so overall commission gained is lower than elsewhere. We have a place in Yonkers, Flushing, Westbury and Brooklyn. Most associates (other than those selling computers) make $13-$25/ hour, depending on your department. In General Sales, it's usually towards the lower end. In Build Your own, it's usually towards the higher end. Consumer Electronics are in the middle. This might be bad for morale, but I have seen it give people motivation to do good to move up the ranks quicker.

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Micro Center Response
7y
Thanks for taking the time to share about your employment experience at Micro Center.

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-if you can hustle you can make decent money -room for growth if you can get cool with everyone

Cons

-have to meet the metrics -some of the areas to grow have favoritism

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5.0
4 May 2026
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Pros

Customer obsessed culture with a strong emphasis on expertise and service. Leadership is highly engaged, with consistent focus on coaching, accountability, and development through structured one-on-ones and daily execution rhythms. Clear expectations across sales, service, and operations create alignment on what success looks like. The organization provides exposure across multiple business functions, allowing leaders to build well rounded operational and commercial skill sets. High performance environment that rewards ownership, initiative, and results.

Cons

As a smaller, specialized retailer, organizational growth and upward mobility may take longer compared to larger big-box companies. Resources and infrastructure are still evolving in certain areas, which can require leaders to be more hands-on. High expectations and pace can create pressure during peak periods, requiring strong prioritization and resilience. Some systems and processes have a learning curve, particularly for leaders coming from larger, more standardized organizations.

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Micro Center Response
3w
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We read all employee feedback and appreciate your insights on our culture, training, and fast pace. Your notes on where we can improve—like simplifying systems and keeping up communication as we grow—are definitely noted. Thanks for your hard work and everything you're doing for the team. Best - Jennifer Rex - Senior HR Generalist – 614.850.3153
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