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 961,708 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
88,467 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,965 - 22,464GBP/yr
education-training
80,509 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,381 - 34,491GBP/yr
training-certification
79,294 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,768 - 36,304GBP/yr
Compliance
44,408 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,964 - 24,866GBP/yr
health-care
23,991 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,040 - 27,065GBP/yr
professional-development
23,446 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,345 - 27,728GBP/yr
Communication
22,602 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,514 - 47,352GBP/yr
mentoring
21,210 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,926 - 25,721GBP/yr
employee-assistance
21,013 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,965 - 32,624GBP/yr
information-technology
20,873 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,972 - 33,977GBP/yr
life-insurance
20,693 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,563 - 31,518GBP/yr
external-workforce
19,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,469 - 39,875GBP/yr
online
18,323 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,552 - 26,107GBP/yr
coaching-mentoring
18,199 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
17,822 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
presentations
17,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,869 - 28,558GBP/yr
Microsoft Excel
16,656 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,691 - 42,376GBP/yr
Python
16,258 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,170 - 16,836GBP/yr
flexible-working
15,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,199 - 28,441GBP/yr
diversity
15,541 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,965 - 25,749GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
15,293 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,712 - 17,887GBP/yr
employee-discounts
13,868 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,831 - 44,188GBP/yr
Customer Service
13,663 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,452GBP/yr
audits
13,531 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,385 - 27,833GBP/yr
management
13,280 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,759 - 17,018GBP/yr
development
13,232 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,894 - 14,318GBP/yr
carried-interest
13,171 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,823 - 36,337GBP/yr
Microsoft Office
13,068 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,986 - 38,903GBP/yr
environment
12,884 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,222 - 15,222GBP/yr
Communication
12,758 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 13,334GBP/yr
mental-health
11,946 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
11,405 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,142 - 39,070GBP/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
Communication Skills
10,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,781 - 44,800GBP/yr
project-management
10,814 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,501 - 31,494GBP/yr
microsoft-azure
10,684 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,388 - 15,079GBP/yr
data-analytics
10,556 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,499 - 14,579GBP/yr
performance-indicator
10,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,846 - 24,005GBP/yr
Training
10,441 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,167 - 17,167GBP/yr
hygiene-toiletries
10,440 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,292 - 39,929GBP/yr
clubs-organizations
10,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,396 - 17,317GBP/yr
health
10,352 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,834 - 12,500GBP/yr
stakeholder-management
10,320 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,835 - 18,621GBP/yr
Problem Solving
10,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,812 - 49,655GBP/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.