Optum employees working as Senior Manager Software Engineering in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 10 ratings. This is 8% lower than the average of Senior Manager Software Engineering professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Manager Software Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,573 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,959 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Manager Software Engineering at Optum is $314,333 per year or $151 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $489,313 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $254,131 (25th percentile) and $399,072 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by Optum Senior Manager Software Engineering professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Manager Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $122 and $192 per hour.
Senior Manager Software Engineering professionals typically earn between $21,178 and $33,256 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $46K - $71K/yr