Optum employees working as Medical Coder in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 44 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Medical Coder professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Medical Coder ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,012 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,026 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Medical Coder at Optum is $59,013 per year or $28 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $87,182 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $48,356 (25th percentile) and $72,595 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 45 salaries submitted by Optum Medical Coder professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Medical Coder professionals typically earn between $23 and $35 per hour.
Medical Coder professionals typically earn between $4,030 and $6,050 monthly.