Salter had a lengthly career spanning from the 1950's to the 80's, often appearing as policemen. His other credits included roles on Dixon of Dock Green, The Avengers, The Plane Makers, The Saint, Dr. Finlay's Casebook, Danger Man, Z-Cars, Softly, Softly, Adam Adamant Lives!, Jason King, On the Buses, The Sweeney, All Creatures Great and Small and Crossroads.