First Solar employees working as Development Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Development Engineer III professionals at First Solar worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Development Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Development Engineer III at First Solar is $175,646 per year or $84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $259,348 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $144,644 (25th percentile) and $216,201 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by First Solar Development Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Development Engineer III professionals typically earn between $70 and $104 per hour.
Development Engineer III professionals typically earn between $12,054 and $18,017 monthly.