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 962,428 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
88,500 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,965 - 22,464GBP/yr
education-training
80,546 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,381 - 34,491GBP/yr
training-certification
79,329 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,768 - 36,304GBP/yr
Compliance
44,427 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,492 - 24,256GBP/yr
health-care
24,006 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,040 - 27,065GBP/yr
professional-development
23,457 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,345 - 27,728GBP/yr
Communication
22,967 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,785 - 47,722GBP/yr
mentoring
21,223 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,926 - 25,721GBP/yr
employee-assistance
21,024 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,965 - 32,624GBP/yr
information-technology
20,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,972 - 33,977GBP/yr
life-insurance
20,705 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,563 - 31,518GBP/yr
external-workforce
19,897 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,469 - 39,875GBP/yr
online
18,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,552 - 26,107GBP/yr
coaching-mentoring
18,209 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,694 - 28,604GBP/yr
support
17,900 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,422 - 13,897GBP/yr
microsoft-excel
17,831 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
presentations
17,037 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,869 - 28,558GBP/yr
Python
16,262 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,170 - 16,836GBP/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,012 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,556 - 42,203GBP/yr
flexible-working
15,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,199 - 28,441GBP/yr
diversity
15,548 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,965 - 25,749GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
15,301 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,712 - 17,887GBP/yr
Customer Service
14,129 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,086 - 38,474GBP/yr
employee-discounts
13,873 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,831 - 44,188GBP/yr
audits
13,540 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,831 - 25,806GBP/yr
management
13,281 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,759 - 17,018GBP/yr
development
13,233 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,894 - 14,318GBP/yr
carried-interest
13,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,823 - 36,337GBP/yr
environment
12,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,222 - 15,222GBP/yr
Communication
12,759 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 13,334GBP/yr
Microsoft Office
12,671 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,896 - 38,820GBP/yr
mental-health
11,952 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,990 - 40,200GBP/yr
hotels-accommodations
11,931 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,347 - 19,978GBP/yr
kitchen-dining
11,907 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,414 - 31,064GBP/yr
Teamwork
11,805 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,038 - 38,889GBP/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
11,150 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
11,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,327 - 35,180GBP/yr
Communication Skills
11,020 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,853 - 44,897GBP/yr
business
10,944 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,819 - 16,866GBP/yr
project-management
10,819 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
10,560 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
10,441 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,292 - 39,929GBP/yr
Training
10,441 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
10,353 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,834 - 12,500GBP/yr
stakeholder-management
10,326 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,808 - 17,343GBP/yr
Problem Solving
10,165 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,828 - 49,632GBP/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.