In order to screen rapid and efficient methods for identifying salt tolerance in chili germplasm resources and to explore superior salt-tolerant varieties, this study compared and analyzed the salt tolerance identification methods of chili seedlings using two approaches: petri dish and germination bag. Based on the obtained optimal identification method, the salt tolerance of 94 chili germplasm resources was evaluated. The results showed that there was no significant difference in relative germination rate and relative germination potential between the two identification methods, but the petri dish method had significant advantages in seeding efficiency and material cost, making it the better identification method. Among the 94 varieties, five strong salt-tolerant varieties, namely A47, A37, A9, A29, and A65, were selected. This study clarified the efficient identification method for chili seedling salt tolerance, screened out chili germplasm resources with strong salt tolerance, and provided methods and materials for the breeding of salt-tolerant chili varieties.