Optum employees working as Risk Adjustment Coder in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Risk Adjustment Coder professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Risk Adjustment Coder ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,006 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,040 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Risk Adjustment Coder at Optum is $60,324 per year or $29 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $80,885 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $51,874 (25th percentile) and $70,421 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Optum Risk Adjustment Coder professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Risk Adjustment Coder professionals typically earn between $25 and $34 per hour.
Risk Adjustment Coder professionals typically earn between $4,323 and $5,868 monthly.