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 961,501 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
88,505 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,965 - 22,464GBP/yr
education-training
80,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,381 - 34,491GBP/yr
training-certification
79,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,768 - 36,304GBP/yr
Compliance
44,430 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,492 - 24,256GBP/yr
health-care
24,008 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
22,659 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,756 - 47,664GBP/yr
mentoring
21,225 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,926 - 25,721GBP/yr
employee-assistance
21,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,965 - 32,624GBP/yr
information-technology
20,893 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,972 - 33,977GBP/yr
life-insurance
20,708 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
18,210 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
17,832 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
16,008 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
15,549 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
14,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,103 - 38,530GBP/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
13,175 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
12,642 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,901 - 38,827GBP/yr
mental-health
11,954 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,990 - 40,200GBP/yr
hotels-accommodations
11,932 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,347 - 19,978GBP/yr
kitchen-dining
11,908 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,414 - 31,064GBP/yr
Teamwork
11,636 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,054 - 38,811GBP/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
11,151 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
11,103 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
10,849 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,822 - 44,886GBP/yr
project-management
10,820 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
10,442 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
10,002 job openings
Avg. salary range
40,813 - 49,652GBP/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.