In-Demand Skills in United Kingdom
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in United Kingdom. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 930,705 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
85,219 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,651 - 21,738GBP/yr
education-training
77,679 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,541 - 34,065GBP/yr
training-certification
76,427 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,760 - 35,587GBP/yr
Compliance
43,026 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,928 - 23,619GBP/yr
health-care
23,299 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,103 - 26,291GBP/yr
professional-development
22,585 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,217 - 27,218GBP/yr
mentoring
20,552 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,242 - 22,945GBP/yr
Communication
20,521 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,574 - 47,516GBP/yr
employee-assistance
20,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,325 - 31,398GBP/yr
information-technology
20,134 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,814 - 33,824GBP/yr
life-insurance
20,018 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,509 - 31,076GBP/yr
external-workforce
19,187 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,160 - 37,473GBP/yr
support
17,907 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,422 - 13,897GBP/yr
online
17,734 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,462 - 26,107GBP/yr
microsoft-excel
17,626 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
coaching-mentoring
17,609 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,882 - 28,892GBP/yr
presentations
16,460 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,459 - 27,646GBP/yr
Python
16,080 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,170 - 16,836GBP/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,964 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,564 - 42,205GBP/yr
flexible-working
15,384 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,697 - 27,430GBP/yr
diversity
15,128 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,175 - 24,909GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
14,908 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,902 - 17,865GBP/yr
management
13,287 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,759 - 17,018GBP/yr
employee-discounts
13,252 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,831 - 44,188GBP/yr
development
13,239 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,894 - 14,318GBP/yr
Customer Service
13,108 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,197 - 38,856GBP/yr
audits
13,054 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,168 - 25,806GBP/yr
environment
12,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,222 - 15,222GBP/yr
Communication
12,763 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 13,334GBP/yr
carried-interest
12,671 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,586 - 34,679GBP/yr
Microsoft Office
12,429 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,936 - 38,795GBP/yr
mental-health
11,617 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,572 - 37,623GBP/yr
hotels-accommodations
11,479 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,347 - 19,978GBP/yr
kitchen-dining
11,400 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,165 - 27,772GBP/yr
knowledge
11,109 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,071 - 23,571GBP/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
11,051 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,481 - 12,870GBP/yr
business
10,947 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,819 - 16,866GBP/yr
time-management
10,787 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,253 - 35,180GBP/yr
Teamwork
10,744 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,019 - 38,874GBP/yr
microsoft-azure
10,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,525 - 15,091GBP/yr
project-management
10,533 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,341 - 23,446GBP/yr
Training
10,445 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,167 - 17,167GBP/yr
health
10,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,834 - 12,500GBP/yr
data-analytics
10,227 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,544 - 14,629GBP/yr
performance-indicator
10,131 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,068 - 20,476GBP/yr
clubs-organizations
10,052 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,817 - 17,601GBP/yr
stakeholder-management
9,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,894 - 17,407GBP/yr
hygiene-toiletries
9,954 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,115 - 37,417GBP/yr
Communication Skills
9,570 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,631 - 44,616GBP/yr
professional
9,323 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 12,500GBP/yr
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in United Kingdom for 2026. Data is sourced from active job listings across the country, showing real-time employer demand.
Each skill page provides a unique supply vs demand analysis, comparing the number of jobs requiring the skill against the number of professionals who have it. Use this data to guide your career development, identify skill gaps, and understand salary premiums.