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 959,417 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
88,495 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,965 - 22,464GBP/yr
education-training
80,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,381 - 34,491GBP/yr
training-certification
79,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,768 - 36,304GBP/yr
Compliance
44,425 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,492 - 24,256GBP/yr
health-care
24,004 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,040 - 27,065GBP/yr
professional-development
23,452 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,345 - 27,728GBP/yr
Communication
22,079 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,613 - 47,536GBP/yr
mentoring
21,218 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,926 - 25,721GBP/yr
employee-assistance
21,022 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,965 - 32,624GBP/yr
information-technology
20,889 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,972 - 33,977GBP/yr
life-insurance
20,703 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,563 - 31,518GBP/yr
external-workforce
19,890 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
17,829 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
presentations
17,036 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
15,964 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,585 - 42,226GBP/yr
flexible-working
15,912 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
employee-discounts
13,872 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,831 - 44,188GBP/yr
audits
13,539 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,831 - 25,806GBP/yr
Customer Service
13,503 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,082 - 38,548GBP/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
12,534 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,892 - 38,814GBP/yr
mental-health
11,951 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,990 - 40,200GBP/yr
hotels-accommodations
11,930 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
11,231 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,170 - 39,067GBP/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
11,149 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
business
10,944 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,819 - 16,866GBP/yr
project-management
10,816 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,828 - 27,608GBP/yr
microsoft-azure
10,688 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,388 - 15,079GBP/yr
Communication Skills
10,620 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,883 - 44,942GBP/yr
data-analytics
10,560 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,499 - 14,579GBP/yr
performance-indicator
10,487 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
10,325 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,808 - 17,343GBP/yr
Problem Solving
9,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,896 - 49,772GBP/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.