OpenText employees working as Principal Software Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of Principal Software Developer professionals at OpenText worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$82,568 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Developer at OpenText is CA$221,317 per year or CA$106 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$344,462 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$177,215 (25th percentile) and CA$280,418 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by OpenText Principal Software Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.