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First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 84

TOTAL RATINGS: 540

CEO: Mark Widmar

First Solar Company Culture

First Solar Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

4.3/5

First Solar's Overall Culture is rated A-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Executive Team

Perks & Benefits

Outlook

CEO Rating

A-

Compensation

A-

First Solar CEO

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Mark Widmar

76 /100

Diversity at First Solar

N/A

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Women at First Solar

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First Solar eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"

Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

First Solar employees are 18% more likely to recommend First Solar as a great place to work

47%	Promoters
24%	Passives
29%	Detractors

Working at First Solar

Working at First Solar is rated highly by 84 employees, across various culture dimensions. First Solar employees are most satisfied about Executive Team, Perks And Benefits, and Outlook categories, putting First Solar’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Phoenix. See below in detail how working at First Solar was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at First Solar

A-

Overall Company Culture at First Solar is rated A-

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15%

First Solar ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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First Solar Employee Reviews

Out of 41 First Solar employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping First Solar improve their work culture.

88%

12%

Positive Reviews	88%
Constructive Feedback	12%

Positive Reviews From First Solar Employees

What makes you most happy at work?
Staying busy and learning something new every day.
Anonymous Review
What do you like best about the leadership team?
They listen to their frontline leaders and find solutions.
Anonymous Review
What did you like most about the interview process?
introduction ourself marksheet providers clear speeching
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From First Solar Employees

What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Communication of goals and inter/intra team building. Horrible work environments.
Anonymous Review
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
An actual path to the next level.
Anonymous Review
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
A path to a future would help.
Anonymous Review

First Solar Company Information

First Solar Company Overview

First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services.

First Solar Mission, Vision & Values

First Solar Mission & Values

Provide cost-advantaged solar technology through innovation, customer engagement, industry leadership and operational excellence.

First Solar Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	350 West Washington Street, Suite 600 Tempe, AZ 85281 United States of America
Website	www.firstsolar.com
Founding Date	1999
Tel	602-414-9300
Company Status	Public
Stock	FSLR

First Solar Competitors

First Solar competitors include SolarCity, Canadian Solar, and Direct Energy. First Solar ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how First Solar compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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First Solar Employees

84 employees at First Solar have reviewed First Solar across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 84 First Solar employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at First Solar are pleased with their total compensation at First Solar, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at First Solar are generally satisfied with their team. 84 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at First Solar are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at First Solar believe the environment at First Solar is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at First Solar is moderate. About 50% of the employees at First Solar work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at First Solar are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining First Solar - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Phoenix about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Phoenix employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

First Solar Employee Onboarding

First Solar KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no First Solar employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand First Solar's KPIs and OKRs.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

First Solar KPIs & OKRs

First Solar CEO & Leadership

First Solar CEO - Mark Widmar

76 /100

First Solar’s CEO Mark Widmar started in this role in 2012. Mark’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Phoenix. First Solar’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Caucasian employees, and Male employees. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to First Solar’s competitors, Mark Widmar ranks right above Canadian Solar CEO Xiaohua Qu. Under Widmar’s leadership, First Solar employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Team and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where First Solar could stand to see real improvement.

First Solar Leadership

The First Solar Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Mark Widmar, Chief Technology Officer Raffi Garabedian, and Chief Operating Officer Philip Tymen deJong

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First Solar Salaries

How much does First Solar pay?

How much do people at First Solar get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at First Solar is $119,629, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,703, or $58 per hour.

At First Solar, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,697 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,727 annually. Average First Solar salaries by department include: Legal at $151,708, Business Development at $107,075, Customer Support at $62,643, and HR at $99,878. Half of First Solar salaries are above $121,703.

24 employees at First Solar rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 70 ratings) while 23 employees at First Solar rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings).

Salaries contributed from First Solar employees include job titles like Director of Engineering and Global Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from First Solar employees.

Last updated months ago.

First Solar Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $70k	$70k	1st Percentile
17th Percentile $96k	$96k	17th Percentile
33rd Percentile $117k	$117k	33rd Percentile
50th Percentile $173k	$173k	50th Percentile
67th Percentile $221k	$221k	67th Percentile
83rd Percentile $267k	$267k	83rd Percentile
100th Percentile $276k	$276k	100th Percentile

$119,629^*

Average Compensation

$121,703^*

Median Compensation

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

First Solar Salaries by City

Phoenix

First Solar Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at First Solar

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at First Solar across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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First Solar Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy

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First Solar PTO

First Solar PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

First Solar PTO Policy

First Solar Careers

First Solar Jobs

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H1B Visa

In 2019, First Solar applied for 26 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 96% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

96% Granted (25 out of 26)
0% Denied ( out of 26)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 26)
4% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 26)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let First Solar Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in First Solar on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	IT	50%
	All Industries	25%
	Legal	25%

Candidates By Location

	Tempe	25%
	Washington	25%
	Austin	25%
	Other	25%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding First Solar

What is First Solar address?

First Solar location is at 350 West Washington Street, Suite 600

Who is the CEO of First Solar?

First Solar CEO is Mark Widmar, their score by employees is 76

What is First Solar eNPS?

The eNPS for First Solar is 18

What is First Solar revenue?

First Solar revenue is $3B

What is the salary for Sales Manager in First Solar?

Sales Manager average salary in the US is 129k

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