Optum employees working as a Java Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Java Software Engineer professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a a Java Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $104,401 per year (estimate) and goes up to $374,058 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Java Software Engineer at Optum is $163,680 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $291,676 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $122,760 (25th percentile) and $222,721 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by Optum Java Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Java Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $59 and $107 per hour.
Java Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,230 and $18,560 monthly.