Salin is the surname of the following people:

Ari Salin (1947–2026), Finnish hurdler and sprinter Bernhard Salin (1861–1931), Swedish archaeologist, cultural historian and museum curator Edgar Salin (1892–1974), German economist Holger Salin (1911 – 1943/1944), Finnish footballer Kari Salin (born 1967), better known as Kari Wührer, American actress and singer Pascal Salin (born 1939), French economist, university professor Phil Salin (1950–1991), American economist and futurist Riitta Salin (born 1950), Finnish sprinter Romain Salin (born 1984), French football (soccer) player Sasu Salin (born 1991), Finnish basketball player