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 912,424 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
83,156 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,740 - 21,757GBP/yr
education-training
75,890 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,820 - 34,315GBP/yr
training-certification
74,640 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,988 - 35,829GBP/yr
Compliance
42,120 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,168 - 23,914GBP/yr
health-care
22,880 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,616 - 26,551GBP/yr
professional-development
22,003 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,217 - 27,218GBP/yr
mentoring
20,131 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,669 - 23,362GBP/yr
Communication
19,998 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,590 - 47,568GBP/yr
employee-assistance
19,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,288 - 31,389GBP/yr
information-technology
19,667 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,724 - 33,884GBP/yr
life-insurance
19,623 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,144 - 31,654GBP/yr
external-workforce
18,741 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,160 - 37,473GBP/yr
support
17,911 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,422 - 13,897GBP/yr
microsoft-excel
17,475 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
online
17,334 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,301 - 26,031GBP/yr
coaching-mentoring
17,197 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,481 - 29,702GBP/yr
presentations
16,110 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,538 - 26,133GBP/yr
Python
15,980 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,217 - 16,859GBP/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,557 - 42,163GBP/yr
flexible-working
14,979 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,357 - 27,966GBP/yr
diversity
14,849 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,175 - 24,909GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
14,639 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,944 - 17,909GBP/yr
management
13,288 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,759 - 17,018GBP/yr
development
13,242 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,894 - 14,318GBP/yr
employee-discounts
12,892 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,831 - 44,188GBP/yr
environment
12,888 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,222 - 15,222GBP/yr
Customer Service
12,867 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,106 - 38,870GBP/yr
Communication
12,764 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 13,334GBP/yr
audits
12,759 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,983 - 25,670GBP/yr
carried-interest
12,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,586 - 34,679GBP/yr
Microsoft Office
11,730 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,979 - 38,831GBP/yr
mental-health
11,416 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,698 - 37,973GBP/yr
hotels-accommodations
11,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,347 - 19,978GBP/yr
kitchen-dining
11,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,165 - 27,772GBP/yr
knowledge
11,110 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,071 - 23,571GBP/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
10,977 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
10,559 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,253 - 35,180GBP/yr
Teamwork
10,508 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,212 - 39,195GBP/yr
microsoft-azure
10,482 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,758 - 15,023GBP/yr
Training
10,449 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,167 - 17,167GBP/yr
health
10,360 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,834 - 12,500GBP/yr
project-management
10,349 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,341 - 23,446GBP/yr
data-analytics
9,989 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,628 - 14,661GBP/yr
performance-indicator
9,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,323 - 18,642GBP/yr
clubs-organizations
9,836 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,817 - 17,601GBP/yr
stakeholder-management
9,749 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,894 - 17,407GBP/yr
hygiene-toiletries
9,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,115 - 37,417GBP/yr
professional
9,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 12,500GBP/yr
Communication Skills
9,233 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,554 - 44,561GBP/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.