First Solar employees working as Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 11 ratings. This is 11% lower than the average of Engineer professionals at First Solar worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,886 per year (estimate) and goes up to $377,940 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Engineer at First Solar is $125,587 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $203,317 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,179 (25th percentile) and $162,410 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 27 salaries submitted by First Solar Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $78 per hour.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,182 and $13,534 monthly.