First Solar employees working as Development Engineer Technician I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Development Engineer Technician I professionals at First Solar worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Development Engineer Technician I at First Solar is $113,645 per year or $55 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $182,374 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $89,297 (25th percentile) and $146,294 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by First Solar Development Engineer Technician I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Development Engineer Technician I professionals typically earn between $43 and $70 per hour.
Development Engineer Technician I professionals typically earn between $7,441 and $12,191 monthly.