The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer (SDE) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,057 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,397 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) at Optum is $170,305 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $246,573 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $142,111 (25th percentile) and $207,446 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Optum Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $68 and $100 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $11,843 and $17,287 monthly.
SWE Intern with an estimated total pay of $46K - $71K/yr