This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Salmonella spp. in retail raw meats commonly sold in the marketplace in Syria. Four hundred samples of retail raw meats (poultry, beef, sheep, and ground meat) from different provinces of Syria were examined for the presence of Salmonella spp.by using conventional culture, biochemical and serological methods for Salmonella species. The results indicate to present Salmonella spp. in (32%) raw poultry samples, (28%) raw beef samples, (15%) raw sheep samples, and in (9%) ground meat samples. In conclusion the present of Salmonella spp. in (21%) samples may indicate to the control measures and practices implemented along the chain from primary production to final preparation of the meat for consumption in Syria.