Salnikov is a surname of Russian origin. The name has derived from the Russian word salnik that means a gland.
It may refer to:
Andrei Salnikov (born 1982), Russian professional footballerAnton Salnikov (born 1979), prizewinner at the Franz Liszt Piano CompetitionIvan Salnikov (born 1989), Russian professional football playerOleg Salnikov (born 1975), retired Russian professional football playerRoman Salnikov (born 1976), Ukrainian ice hockey left wingSergei Salnikov (born 1925), Soviet football player and managerVladimir Salnikov (born 1960), Russian former swimmer and world record holderYuri Salnikov (born 1950), former Soviet equestrian and Olympic champion