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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
1921
TOTAL
RATINGS
17456

UnitedHealth Group Company Culture

UnitedHealth Group Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.6/5
UnitedHealth Group's Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

UnitedHealth Group CEO

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Andrew Witty UnitedHealth Group's CEO
Andrew Witty
68 /100

Diversity at UnitedHealth Group

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Diverse employees at UnitedHealth Group have rated Outlook, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at UnitedHealth Group

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Women at UnitedHealth Group have rated Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

UnitedHealth Group eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

4

UnitedHealth Group employees are 4% more likely to recommend UnitedHealth Group as a great place to work

42%Promoters
20%Passives
38%Detractors

Working at UnitedHealth Group

Working at UnitedHealth Group is rated average by 1921 employees, across various culture dimensions. UnitedHealth Group employees are most satisfied about Environment, Team, and Manager categories, putting UnitedHealth Group’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at UnitedHealth Group was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at UnitedHealth Group

C+

Overall Company Culture at UnitedHealth Group is rated C+

Last updated 19 days ago

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50%

UnitedHealth Group ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 1921 Employees

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Marketing
85
Marketing85
Product
80
Product80
Legal
78
Legal78
HR
76
HR76
Finance
74
Finance74
Design
73
Design73
Operations
72
Operations72
Admin
70
Admin70
Customer Support
69
Customer Support69
IT
69
IT69
Business Dev
66
Business Dev66
Sales
64
Sales64
Engineering
61
Engineering61
Customer Success
53
Customer Success53

UnitedHealth Group Employee Reviews

Out of 1788 UnitedHealth Group employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping UnitedHealth Group improve their work culture.

71%
29%
Positive Reviews71%
Constructive Feedback29%

Positive Reviews From UnitedHealth Group Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Open and honest and very comprehensive. They do not just hire anyone.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    The consistent support by upper level staff
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Great corporate culture always looking for ways to improve the employee experience and the client experience.

Constructive Feedback From UnitedHealth Group Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    being compensated for master degree
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    We are the largest healthcare company in the country and our health benefits are garbage. They just cut our 401k match and the actual salary compensation is some of the lowest in the market against peer companies or other large employers.
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Daily members complain about having to speak with agents in other countries about their medical claims and upper management does not take into consideration the customers desires on their health information

UnitedHealth Group Company Information

UnitedHealth Group Company Overview

Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone.

UnitedHealth Group was founded in 1974 and its current CEO is Andrew Witty. Since its inception 52 years ago, UnitedHealth Group has grown to 285000 employees.

UnitedHealth Group Mission, Vision & Values

UnitedHealth Group Mission Statement

Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and to help make the health system work better for everyone.

UnitedHealth Group Vision Statement

At UnitedHealth Group, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our five core values are integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation and performance. These core values are embedded into our greater mission of helping people live healthier lives and making the health system work better for everyone.

UnitedHealth Group Values

  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Relationships
  • Innovation
  • Performance

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at UnitedHealth Group

The environment plays an important role in the health of every community. As a leading health and well-being company, UnitedHealth Group’s mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to minimizing our impact on the environment by conserving energy and natural resources and raising employee awareness about improving the environment.

Headquarter9900 Bren Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55343
United States of America
Websitecareers.unitedhealthgroup.com
Founding Date1974
Tel+1-800-328-5979
Company StatusPublic
StockUNH
Jobscareers.unitedhealthgroup.com
Social Sites

UnitedHealth Group Competitors

UnitedHealth Group competitors include Milliman, Humana, Elevance Health, and Aetna. UnitedHealth Group ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how UnitedHealth Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Milliman's Logo
    Milliman
    4.2/5
  2. #2
    Humana's Logo
    Humana
    4.2/5
  3. #3
    UnitedHealth Group's Logo
    UnitedHealth Group
    3.6/5
  4. #4
    Elevance Health's Logo
    Elevance Health
    3.4/5
  5. #5
    Aetna's Logo
    Aetna
    2.8/5
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UnitedHealth Group Employees

UnitedHealth Group has 285000 employees. 1921 employees at UnitedHealth Group have reviewed UnitedHealth Group across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 19 days ago.

Overall, the 1921 UnitedHealth Group employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at UnitedHealth Group are not very pleased with their total compensation at UnitedHealth Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at UnitedHealth Group are generally satisfied with their team. 1921 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at UnitedHealth Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at UnitedHealth Group believe the environment at UnitedHealth Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at UnitedHealth Group is comfortably fast. About 66% of the employees at UnitedHealth Group work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at UnitedHealth Group are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
UnitedHealth Group employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at UnitedHealth Group report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at UnitedHealth Group have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
79% of UnitedHealth Group employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
UnitedHealth Group employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
64% of UnitedHealth Group employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
UnitedHealth Group employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
71% of UnitedHealth Group employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining UnitedHealth Group - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining UnitedHealth Group is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. UnitedHealth Group employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 62% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

UnitedHealth Group KPIs and OKRs

At UnitedHealth Group 41% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of UnitedHealth Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 79 UnitedHealth Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 48 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes61%
No39%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes41%
No59%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

UnitedHealth Group CEO & Leadership

UnitedHealth Group CEO - Andrew Witty

Andrew Witty UnitedHealth Group's CEO
68 /100

UnitedHealth Group’s CEO Andrew Witty started in this role in 2021. Andrew’s approval rate is just above average, putting Andrew in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Andrew Witty is well regarded by employees for the Environment UnitedHealth Group offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Andrew is most liked by employees in the HR department and employees in the Product department. However, employees in the Customer Success department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to UnitedHealth Group’s competitors, Andrew Witty ranks just above Elevance Health’s CEO Gail Boudreaux. With Andrew’s leadership, UnitedHealth Group employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Team. Andrew was rated slightly below average for Perks And Benefits.

UnitedHealth Group Leadership

The UnitedHealth Group Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Andrew Witty, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President John Rex, and Executive Chairman Stephen Hemsley

  • Andrew Witty  CEO / President

    Andrew Witty CEO / President

    Andrew Witty serves as the CEO / President of UnitedHealth Group.

  • John Rex Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

    Mr. John F. Rex has been the Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Office of the Chief Executive at UnitedHealth... read more

  • Stephen Hemsley Executive Chairman

    Mr. Stephen J. Hemsley, also known as Steve, has been Executive Chairman of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated since... read more

  • Rodger Alan Lawson Independent Director

    Mr. Rodger Alan Lawson has been an Executive Chairman of E*Trade Financial Corporation since September 12, 2016 and also... read more

  • Marianne Short Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President

    Ms. Marianne D. Short has been the Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated... read more

  • Larry C. Renfro Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Optum

    Mr. Larry C. Renfro serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Optum, Inc. Mr. Renfro serves as Managing Partner at Optum... read more

  • Terry M. Clark Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President

    Mr. Terry M. Clark has been a Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated since... read more

  • Brandon Cuevas Chief Executive Officer of California Health Plan

    Mr. Brandon Cuevas has been Chief Executive Officer of California Health Plan at UnitedHealth Group Incorporated since... read more

  • Richard J. Migliori M.D. Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs

    Dr. Richard J. Migliori, also known as Dick, M.D., served as the Chief Clinical Strategist of OptumInsight, Inc. (also... read more

UnitedHealth Group Salaries

How much does UnitedHealth Group pay?

How much do people at UnitedHealth Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at UnitedHealth Group is $124,340, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,850, or $55 per hour.

At UnitedHealth Group, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,466 annually and the lowest is a Sales Rep at $45,000 annually. Average UnitedHealth Group salaries by department include: Engineering at $149,059, Sales at $237,899, Customer Support at $148,514, and Finance at $71,971. Half of UnitedHealth Group salaries are above $115,850.

868 employees at UnitedHealth Group rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2689 ratings) while 846 employees at UnitedHealth Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 897 ratings).

Salaries contributed from UnitedHealth Group employees include job titles like DevOps, Jr Product Manager, Email Marketer, and Business Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 61 salary records from UnitedHealth Group employees.

Last updated a month ago.

1st Percentile
$68k
$68k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$91k
$91k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$116k
$116k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$178k
$178k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$241k
$241k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$274k
$274k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$305k
$305k100th Percentile
$124,340*
Average Compensation
$115,850*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

UnitedHealth Group Salaries by City

UnitedHealth Group Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at UnitedHealth Group

Diverse employees at UnitedHealth Group score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing UnitedHealth Group in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at UnitedHealth Group across various culture dimensions.

We value unique points of view and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and markets.,Inclusion is about each person feeling valued and connected. Everyone thrives in an environment where our inherent worth is recognized, we can be safe to express our authentic selves and we know we belong to something bigger.,,Diversity is about a rich mix of differences. It encompasses all the dimensions that make each person one of a kind, including ethnicity, race, age, style, gender, personality, beliefs, experiences, sexual orientation and more.,,The extraordinary happens at the intersection of inclusion and diversity. When we come together, the power of each one of us is magnified. By including and appreciating diverse perspectives and backgrounds, we create stronger commitment, more innovative solutions and better results.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 91/100
Department - Marketing
Men 79/100
Department - Design
Diverse Employees 87/100
Department - Product

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 53/100
Department - Customer Success
Men 43/100
Department - Business Development
Diverse Employees 52/100
Department - Finance

UnitedHealth Group Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Financial Benefits

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

UnitedHealth Group PTO

UnitedHealth Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 74% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is UnitedHealth Group's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 16% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. UnitedHealth Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time32%
Vacation Policy16%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution52%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes26%
No74%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo16%
$1500 - $2500/mo16%
$1000 -$1500/mo22%
$500 -$1000/mo28%
Less than $500/mo18%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, UnitedHealth Group applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

UnitedHealth Group has a total of 285000 employees

3
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 3)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let UnitedHealth Group Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in UnitedHealth Group on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
32%
Engineering
15%
IT
13%
Customer Support
8%
Product
6%
Other
28%

Candidates By Location

Minneapolis
21%
Los Angeles
5%
Boston
4%
New York City
3%
Washington
3%
Other
64%

UnitedHealth Group Internship Program

You're ready for challenge, ready to learn and looking to make a difference from day one. We're ready to help you get ahead. We designed our intern, rotation and early career roles to put you among high caliber teams that are making health care more effective and affordable every day. Start your career with us. You'll achieve more. You'll learn more. It's the first step in your life’s best work.SM

How difficult is it to get an internship at UnitedHealth Group?

Engineering
Operations
Customer Support
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult34%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult20%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult40%
Difficult20%
Does Not Offer Internships20%
Answered by 5 Operations Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships100%
Answered by 3 Customer Support Interns

Frequently Asked Questions regarding UnitedHealth Group

What is UnitedHealth Group address?

UnitedHealth Group location is at 9900 Bren Rd

Who is the CEO of UnitedHealth Group?

UnitedHealth Group CEO is Andrew Witty, their score by employees is 68

What is UnitedHealth Group eNPS?

The eNPS for UnitedHealth Group is 4

What is UnitedHealth Group revenue?

UnitedHealth Group revenue is $201B

What is the salary for Developer in UnitedHealth Group?

Developer average salary in the US is 68k

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