Optum employees working as Lead Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Lead Software Engineer professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,711 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,517 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Engineer at Optum is $230,200 per year or $111 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $361,332 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $183,839 (25th percentile) and $293,185 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 259 salaries submitted by Optum Lead Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $88 and $141 per hour.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,320 and $24,432 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $46K - $71K/yr