Salicylic acid (SA) is a phenolic phytohormone acting as signaling molecule and tolerance against abiotic stresses. It plays a vital role within the plant response to adverse environmental conditions similar to salinity. Soil salinity is a major problem of food production because it limits crop yield and restricts use of land previously uncultivated. It plays vital role in plant growth, ion uptake and transport, preventing oxidative damage in plant by detoxifying super oxide radicals, produced as a result of salinity. This review provides the evidence that supports the role of SA during plant growth and development is reviewed by comparing various experiments performed by application of SA under salt stress conditions.