The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Engineer - Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,691 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,438 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Engineer - Manager at Optum is $231,988 per year or $112 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $352,809 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $188,682 (25th percentile) and $290,409 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by Optum Senior Software Engineer - Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Software Engineer - Manager professionals typically earn between $91 and $140 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer - Manager professionals typically earn between $15,724 and $24,201 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $46K - $71K/yr