First Solar
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 95 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Main U.S. filing address: Tempe, AZ
At a glance
- First Solar hires entry-level. 42% of its filings are Level I, 2.2 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Industrial Engineer. 37% of its filings. After that come Materials Engineer and Data Scientist.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 73% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at First Solar's jobs and locations has a median of $81,307.
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Percentiles from First Solar's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What First Solar hires for
Bar: share of First Solar's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 87% of filings (22 occupations in total).
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineer | $81,307 | 35 |
| Materials Engineer | $105,602 | 17 |
| Data Scientist | $72,111 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at First Solar.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 42% of filings
Mid-level · 18% of filings
Senior · 18% of filings
Expert · 21% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $67,933 | 39 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $85,800 | 17 |
| Senior · Level III | $105,602 | 17 |
| Expert · Level IV | $112,611 | 19 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where First Solar files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $85,900 | 70 |
| New Iberia, LA | $67,459 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,400 |
| 25th | $68,658 |
| 50th (median) | $84,200 |
| 75th | $105,602 |
| 90th | $121,139 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $79,768 | $66,065 | $97,250 | 14 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | $89,482 | $65,000 | $101,100 | 13 |
| FY2023 | $91,437 | $67,236 | $103,917 | 19 |
| FY2024 | $76,710 | $66,456 | $93,403 | 34 |
| FY2025 | $87,772 | $67,517 | $105,602 | 56 |
| FY2026 | $82,576 | $70,616 | $88,889 | 39 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at First Solar
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer Manufacturing | $72,405 | $67.5k–$82.6k | 17 |
| Engineer Development | $105,602 | $105.6k–$117.8k | 15 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About First Solar
First Solar's filings list its industry as Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3344). Its main U.S. filing address is in Tempe, AZ and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Industrial Engineer, Materials Engineer and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Toledo, OH, New Iberia, LA and Decatur, AL. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does First Solar sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. First Solar filed 95 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does First Solar pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on First Solar's H-1B filings is $84,200; half of filings fall between $68,658 and $105,602. Bonus and stock are not included.