OpenText employees working as Principal Software Engineer 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 Engineer professionals at OpenText worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principal Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$102,646 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$171,730 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principal Software Engineer at OpenText is CA$286,157 per year or CA$138 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$454,332 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$227,606 (25th percentile) and CA$366,979 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by OpenText Principal Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.