Optum reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(3,326 total reviews)

Patrick Conway

50% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

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1.0
Jan 16, 2026

Be prepared for the continued layoffs!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are amazing but there are issues.

Cons

Constant change. Lift and lands happen regularly. The pay is horrible and if you want a pay raise you have to move up a grade (company pays for grade level). They have regular layoffs. No job stability.

4.0
Jan 16, 2026

Good Enough

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, gresat benefits, good work culture, Great opportunities.

Cons

Too much politics and favoritism

1.0
Jan 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work from home and isn’t too demanding

Cons

Office politics Slow pay raises

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