First Solar employees working as Development Engineering Technician I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is in line with the average of Development Engineering Technician I professionals at First Solar worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Development Engineering Technician I at First Solar is $80,543 per year or $39 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $123,374 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $64,904 (25th percentile) and $101,105 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by First Solar Development Engineering Technician I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Development Engineering Technician I professionals typically earn between $31 and $49 per hour.
Development Engineering Technician I professionals typically earn between $5,409 and $8,425 monthly.