Optum employees working as Senior Software Engineering Manager 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 Software Engineering Manager professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,554 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,880 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Optum is $282,574 per year or $136 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $434,413 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $229,058 (25th percentile) and $356,022 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by Optum Senior Software Engineering Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Software Engineering Manager professionals typically earn between $110 and $171 per hour.
Senior Software Engineering Manager professionals typically earn between $19,088 and $29,668 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $46K - $71K/yr