Optum employees working as Associate AI/ML Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 31% lower than the average of Associate AI/ML Engineer professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate AI/ML Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate AI/ML Engineer at Optum is $115,537 per year or $56 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $188,285 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $90,109 (25th percentile) and $150,021 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Optum Associate AI/ML Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate AI/ML Engineer professionals typically earn between $43 and $72 per hour.
Associate AI/ML Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,509 and $12,502 monthly.