Optum employees working as Senior Program Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Senior Program Manager professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Program Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,132 per year (estimate) and goes up to $238,809 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Program Manager at Optum is $199,538 per year or $96 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $302,558 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $162,531 (25th percentile) and $249,371 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 13 salaries submitted by Optum Senior Program Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Program Manager professionals typically earn between $78 and $120 per hour.
Senior Program Manager professionals typically earn between $13,544 and $20,781 monthly.