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 960,349 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
88,493 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,965 - 22,464GBP/yr
education-training
80,538 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,381 - 34,491GBP/yr
training-certification
79,320 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,768 - 36,304GBP/yr
Compliance
44,422 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,492 - 24,256GBP/yr
health-care
24,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,040 - 27,065GBP/yr
professional-development
23,451 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,345 - 27,728GBP/yr
Communication
22,397 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,573 - 47,476GBP/yr
mentoring
21,218 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,926 - 25,721GBP/yr
employee-assistance
21,021 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,965 - 32,624GBP/yr
information-technology
20,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,972 - 33,977GBP/yr
life-insurance
20,702 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,563 - 31,518GBP/yr
external-workforce
19,889 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,469 - 39,875GBP/yr
online
18,331 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,552 - 26,107GBP/yr
coaching-mentoring
18,206 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
17,827 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
presentations
17,033 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
15,972 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,579 - 42,218GBP/yr
flexible-working
15,911 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,199 - 28,441GBP/yr
diversity
15,547 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,965 - 25,749GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
15,300 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,712 - 17,887GBP/yr
employee-discounts
13,872 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,831 - 44,188GBP/yr
Customer Service
13,644 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,039 - 38,472GBP/yr
audits
13,538 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
13,173 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
12,560 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,872 - 38,797GBP/yr
mental-health
11,951 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,990 - 40,200GBP/yr
hotels-accommodations
11,928 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,347 - 19,978GBP/yr
kitchen-dining
11,905 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,414 - 31,064GBP/yr
Teamwork
11,356 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,163 - 39,096GBP/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
11,148 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
11,101 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,327 - 35,180GBP/yr
business
10,944 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,819 - 16,866GBP/yr
project-management
10,815 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,828 - 27,608GBP/yr
Communication Skills
10,801 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,817 - 44,851GBP/yr
microsoft-azure
10,687 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,388 - 15,079GBP/yr
data-analytics
10,559 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,499 - 14,579GBP/yr
performance-indicator
10,486 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
10,366 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
10,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,808 - 17,343GBP/yr
Problem Solving
10,065 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,799 - 49,671GBP/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.