Optum employees working as Software Engineerer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 209 ratings. This is 13% lower than the average of Software Engineerer professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineerer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,591 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,295 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineerer at Optum is $174,236 per year or $84 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $265,487 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $141,112 (25th percentile) and $218,205 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Optum Software Engineerer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineerer professionals typically earn between $68 and $105 per hour.
Software Engineerer professionals typically earn between $11,759 and $18,184 monthly.