Optum employees working as Network Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is in line with the average of Network Engineer professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Network Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $108,451 per year (estimate) and goes up to $243,118 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Network Engineer at Optum is $123,565 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $192,613 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,431 (25th percentile) and $156,481 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 14 salaries submitted by Optum Network Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Network Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $75 per hour.
Network Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,203 and $13,040 monthly.