How many employees work at First Solar?

First Solar, Inc. has 7,308 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -2.5%.

Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025

About First Solar

First Solar is a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change. Developed at R&D labs in California and Ohio, the company’s advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules represent the next generation of solar technologies, providing a competitive, high-performance, lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV panels. From raw material sourcing and manufacturing through end-of-life module recycling, First Solar’s approach to technology embodies sustainability and a responsibility towards people and the planet. For more information about First Solar: - Visit us on the web at http://www.firstsolar.com - Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/firstsolar (@FirstSolar) - Check us out on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/firstsolar

As of September 2025

First Solar
workforce metrics

Headcount

7.3k

Avg. Salary

$60.7k

Tenure

4.2yr

Growth Rate

-2.5%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

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  • First Solar total number of employees in 2025 was 7,384.484, a 2.5% decline from 2024.
  • First Solar total number of employees in 2024 was 7,553.923, a 5.5% increase from 2023.
  • First Solar total number of employees in 2023 was 7,145.091, a 12.4% increase from 2022.

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Employee Geographic Breakdown

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Employee Role Breakdown

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Employee Compensation

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Active Job Postings

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  • First Solar active job postings in 2025 was 818, a 48.4% decline from 2024.
  • First Solar active job postings in 2024 was 1,458, a 44.9% increase from 2023.
  • First Solar active job postings in 2023 was 923, a 19.0% decline from 2022.

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