Optum reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(15,558 total reviews)

Patrick Conway

45% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Optum has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 15,558 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Optum employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Cuidados de saúde industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

16K reviews
3.0
Mar 4, 2026
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Optum has had a great culture, and I've enjoyed the people I work with. Generous PTO and decent bonuses if you work in a department that receives them.

Cons

Currently, I work in a role that is misaligned with my job title, job grade, and pay for the duties I am expected to perform daily.

1.0
Mar 3, 2026

It is just okay

Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing notable to call out at this moment

Cons

Underpaid, 401k match is not competitive enough, constant RIFs

1.0
Mar 3, 2026

OK OKK

Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

good work life balance but very slow growth.

Cons

Not so good growth , a lot of politics.

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