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 1,011,338 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
94,533 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,012 - 22,242GBP/yr
education-training
86,274 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,084 - 34,900GBP/yr
training-certification
85,019 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,476 - 36,854GBP/yr
Compliance
47,044 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,016 - 24,468GBP/yr
health-care
25,454 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,930 - 27,995GBP/yr
professional-development
24,914 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,045 - 28,726GBP/yr
Communication
23,689 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,529 - 47,261GBP/yr
employee-assistance
22,425 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,462 - 32,427GBP/yr
information-technology
22,412 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,954 - 32,764GBP/yr
mentoring
22,405 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,441 - 25,806GBP/yr
life-insurance
21,856 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,590 - 30,617GBP/yr
external-workforce
21,118 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,082 - 40,236GBP/yr
online
19,488 job openings
Avg. salary range
65,160 - 26,577GBP/yr
coaching-mentoring
19,277 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,634 - 27,601GBP/yr
microsoft-excel
18,277 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
presentations
18,079 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,869 - 28,558GBP/yr
support
17,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,422 - 13,897GBP/yr
flexible-working
16,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,338 - 27,120GBP/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,663 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,680 - 42,365GBP/yr
Python
16,551 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,439 - 16,764GBP/yr
diversity
16,377 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,531 - 26,617GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
16,018 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,842 - 18,542GBP/yr
employee-discounts
15,120 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,611 - 43,917GBP/yr
audits
14,397 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,459 - 29,999GBP/yr
carried-interest
14,232 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,307 - 36,337GBP/yr
Customer Service
14,017 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,041 - 38,397GBP/yr
management
13,280 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,759 - 17,018GBP/yr
development
13,231 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,894 - 14,318GBP/yr
Microsoft Office
13,129 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,964 - 38,885GBP/yr
kitchen-dining
12,922 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,836 - 30,018GBP/yr
environment
12,882 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,222 - 15,222GBP/yr
hotels-accommodations
12,830 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,301 - 20,889GBP/yr
Communication
12,756 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 13,334GBP/yr
mental-health
12,595 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,747 - 40,200GBP/yr
Teamwork
11,810 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,236 - 39,176GBP/yr
time-management
11,802 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,327 - 35,180GBP/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
11,365 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,481 - 12,870GBP/yr
project-management
11,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,273 - 31,275GBP/yr
hygiene-toiletries
11,341 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,292 - 39,929GBP/yr
Communication Skills
11,279 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,800 - 44,768GBP/yr
knowledge
11,104 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,071 - 23,571GBP/yr
data-analytics
11,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,499 - 15,794GBP/yr
performance-indicator
11,079 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,246 - 23,353GBP/yr
stakeholder-management
10,961 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,458 - 18,253GBP/yr
business
10,943 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,819 - 16,866GBP/yr
clubs-organizations
10,920 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,930 - 17,016GBP/yr
microsoft-azure
10,914 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,168 - 15,150GBP/yr
Problem Solving
10,530 job openings
Avg. salary range
63,194 - 79,942GBP/yr
Training
10,439 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,167 - 17,167GBP/yr
health
10,351 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,834 - 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.