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 footballer
Anton Salnikov (born 1979), prizewinner at the Franz Liszt Piano Competition
Ivan Salnikov (born 1989), Russian professional football player
Oleg Salnikov (born 1975), retired Russian professional football player
Roman Salnikov (born 1976), Ukrainian ice hockey left wing
Sergei Salnikov (born 1925), Soviet football player and manager
Vladimir Salnikov (born 1960), Russian former swimmer and world record holder
Yuri Salnikov (born 1950), former Soviet equestrian and Olympic champion