The invention discloses a salt-resistant fracturing fluid thickener and a preparation method thereof, belonging to the field of organic polymer compound preparation. The method includes the following steps: adding salt-resistant monomer, acrylamide, chelating agent, cosolvent, initiator and deionized water into a container for mixing and dissolving, adjusting the pH of the solution to 6.5-7.5; purging nitrogen and deoxygenating for 20-30 minutes; placing the solution in Irradiate under ultraviolet light for 50-80 minutes; take out the rubber block, granulate, dry, crush, and sieve. The invention uses salt-tolerant monomers, polymer stabilizers and acrylamide to initiate polymerization under ultraviolet light, with simple process, rapid response and convenient adjustment. The obtained product has high molecular weight (≥15 million), fast dissolution speed and strong salt resistance (resistant to 50,000 salinity), and has a good application effect in the field of fracturing fluid thickening.