Optum employees working as Associate Data Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 49 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Associate Data Engineer professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Data Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $121,196 per year (estimate) and goes up to $273,391 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Data Engineer at Optum is $121,196 per year or $58 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $176,769 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $100,272 (25th percentile) and $148,139 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Optum Associate Data Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $48 and $71 per hour.
Associate Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,356 and $12,345 monthly.