He occupied many public positions. Before Bradford's incorporation as a borough, he was elected as Constable on two consecutive years. At incorporation in 1847, he was elected as a senior alderman. He became the second Mayor of Bradford, in office from 1848 to 1849, and was one of the first borough magistrates. In 1857, Salt was President of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce. Later, he was Deputy Lieutenant for the West Riding of Yorkshire and appointed to the Riding's Commission of the Peace.
He occupied many public positions Before Bradford's incorporation as a borough he was elected as Constable on two consecutive years At incorporation in 1847 he was elected as a senior alderman He became the second Mayor of Bradford in office from 1848 to 1849 and was one of the first borough magistrates In 1857 Salt was President of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce Later he was Deputy Lieutenant for the West Riding of Yorkshire and appointed to the Riding's Commission of the Peace