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 958,561 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
88,511 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,965 - 22,464GBP/yr
education-training
80,557 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,381 - 34,491GBP/yr
training-certification
79,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,768 - 36,304GBP/yr
Compliance
44,433 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,492 - 24,256GBP/yr
health-care
24,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,040 - 27,065GBP/yr
professional-development
23,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,345 - 27,728GBP/yr
Communication
21,687 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,612 - 47,495GBP/yr
mentoring
21,230 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,926 - 25,721GBP/yr
employee-assistance
21,029 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,965 - 32,624GBP/yr
information-technology
20,896 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,972 - 33,977GBP/yr
life-insurance
20,712 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,563 - 31,518GBP/yr
external-workforce
19,898 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,469 - 39,875GBP/yr
online
18,336 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,552 - 26,107GBP/yr
coaching-mentoring
18,214 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,694 - 28,604GBP/yr
support
17,901 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,422 - 13,897GBP/yr
microsoft-excel
17,840 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
presentations
17,038 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,869 - 28,558GBP/yr
Python
16,263 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,170 - 16,836GBP/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,982 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,585 - 42,238GBP/yr
flexible-working
15,914 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,199 - 28,441GBP/yr
diversity
15,551 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,965 - 25,749GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
15,302 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,712 - 17,887GBP/yr
employee-discounts
13,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,831 - 44,188GBP/yr
Customer Service
13,601 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,119 - 38,619GBP/yr
audits
13,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,831 - 25,806GBP/yr
management
13,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,759 - 17,018GBP/yr
development
13,234 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,894 - 14,318GBP/yr
carried-interest
13,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,823 - 36,337GBP/yr
environment
12,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,222 - 15,222GBP/yr
Communication
12,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 13,334GBP/yr
Microsoft Office
12,522 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,908 - 38,777GBP/yr
mental-health
11,955 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,990 - 40,200GBP/yr
hotels-accommodations
11,932 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,347 - 19,978GBP/yr
kitchen-dining
11,910 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,414 - 31,064GBP/yr
Teamwork
11,281 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,016 - 38,817GBP/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
11,155 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,481 - 12,870GBP/yr
knowledge
11,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,071 - 23,571GBP/yr
time-management
11,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,327 - 35,180GBP/yr
business
10,945 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,819 - 16,866GBP/yr
project-management
10,820 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,828 - 27,608GBP/yr
microsoft-azure
10,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,388 - 15,079GBP/yr
data-analytics
10,562 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,499 - 14,579GBP/yr
performance-indicator
10,488 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,868 - 21,005GBP/yr
hygiene-toiletries
10,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,292 - 39,929GBP/yr
Training
10,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,167 - 17,167GBP/yr
clubs-organizations
10,367 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,396 - 17,317GBP/yr
health
10,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,834 - 12,500GBP/yr
stakeholder-management
10,327 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,808 - 17,343GBP/yr
Communication Skills
10,277 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,749 - 44,678GBP/yr
Problem Solving
9,425 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,731 - 49,630GBP/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.