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 943,043 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
86,738 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,004 - 22,358GBP/yr
education-training
79,028 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,609 - 34,284GBP/yr
training-certification
77,797 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,022 - 36,000GBP/yr
Compliance
43,647 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,328 - 23,932GBP/yr
health-care
23,635 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,103 - 26,291GBP/yr
professional-development
23,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,217 - 27,218GBP/yr
Communication
20,948 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,568 - 47,478GBP/yr
mentoring
20,881 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,863 - 25,584GBP/yr
employee-assistance
20,629 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,194 - 31,398GBP/yr
information-technology
20,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,086 - 34,098GBP/yr
life-insurance
20,368 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,816 - 30,574GBP/yr
external-workforce
19,496 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,918 - 38,783GBP/yr
online
17,988 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,462 - 26,107GBP/yr
support
17,904 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,422 - 13,897GBP/yr
coaching-mentoring
17,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,882 - 28,892GBP/yr
microsoft-excel
17,725 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
presentations
16,721 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,869 - 28,558GBP/yr
Python
16,180 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,170 - 16,836GBP/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,972 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,573 - 42,219GBP/yr
flexible-working
15,615 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,536 - 27,940GBP/yr
diversity
15,310 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,965 - 25,749GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
15,095 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,845 - 17,839GBP/yr
employee-discounts
13,491 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,831 - 44,188GBP/yr
audits
13,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,831 - 25,806GBP/yr
management
13,284 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,759 - 17,018GBP/yr
Customer Service
13,272 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,146 - 38,677GBP/yr
development
13,238 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,894 - 14,318GBP/yr
carried-interest
12,910 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,823 - 36,337GBP/yr
environment
12,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,222 - 15,222GBP/yr
Communication
12,761 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 13,334GBP/yr
Microsoft Office
12,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,916 - 38,784GBP/yr
mental-health
11,761 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,572 - 37,623GBP/yr
hotels-accommodations
11,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,347 - 19,978GBP/yr
kitchen-dining
11,618 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,414 - 31,064GBP/yr
knowledge
11,107 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,071 - 23,571GBP/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
11,100 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,481 - 12,870GBP/yr
business
10,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,819 - 16,866GBP/yr
Teamwork
10,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,975 - 38,802GBP/yr
time-management
10,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,253 - 35,180GBP/yr
project-management
10,668 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,828 - 27,608GBP/yr
microsoft-azure
10,619 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,525 - 15,091GBP/yr
Training
10,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,167 - 17,167GBP/yr
data-analytics
10,393 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,544 - 14,629GBP/yr
health
10,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,834 - 12,500GBP/yr
performance-indicator
10,293 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,351 - 19,972GBP/yr
clubs-organizations
10,189 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,396 - 17,317GBP/yr
hygiene-toiletries
10,135 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,292 - 39,929GBP/yr
stakeholder-management
10,135 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,894 - 17,407GBP/yr
Communication Skills
9,792 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,744 - 44,711GBP/yr
professional
9,321 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.