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 912,668 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
83,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,740 - 21,757GBP/yr
education-training
75,908 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,820 - 34,315GBP/yr
training-certification
74,658 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,988 - 35,829GBP/yr
Compliance
42,134 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,168 - 23,914GBP/yr
health-care
22,885 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,616 - 26,551GBP/yr
professional-development
22,009 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,217 - 27,218GBP/yr
mentoring
20,135 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,669 - 23,362GBP/yr
employee-assistance
19,924 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,288 - 31,389GBP/yr
Communication
19,873 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,291 - 47,165GBP/yr
information-technology
19,670 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,724 - 33,884GBP/yr
life-insurance
19,631 job openings
Avg. salary range
41,144 - 31,654GBP/yr
external-workforce
18,746 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,160 - 37,473GBP/yr
support
17,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,422 - 13,897GBP/yr
microsoft-excel
17,485 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
online
17,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,301 - 26,031GBP/yr
coaching-mentoring
17,201 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,481 - 29,702GBP/yr
presentations
16,110 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,538 - 26,133GBP/yr
Python
15,987 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,217 - 16,859GBP/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,168 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,593 - 42,210GBP/yr
flexible-working
14,980 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,357 - 27,966GBP/yr
diversity
14,851 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,175 - 24,909GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
14,643 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,944 - 17,909GBP/yr
management
13,293 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,759 - 17,018GBP/yr
development
13,249 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,894 - 14,318GBP/yr
Customer Service
13,097 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,069 - 38,726GBP/yr
environment
12,894 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,222 - 15,222GBP/yr
employee-discounts
12,893 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,831 - 44,188GBP/yr
Communication
12,768 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 13,334GBP/yr
audits
12,762 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,983 - 25,670GBP/yr
carried-interest
12,330 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,586 - 34,679GBP/yr
Microsoft Office
11,736 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,984 - 38,860GBP/yr
mental-health
11,419 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,698 - 37,973GBP/yr
hotels-accommodations
11,238 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,347 - 19,978GBP/yr
kitchen-dining
11,141 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,165 - 27,772GBP/yr
knowledge
11,115 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,071 - 23,571GBP/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
10,980 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,481 - 12,870GBP/yr
business
10,951 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,819 - 16,866GBP/yr
Teamwork
10,629 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,084 - 38,838GBP/yr
time-management
10,561 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,253 - 35,180GBP/yr
microsoft-azure
10,485 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,758 - 15,023GBP/yr
Training
10,455 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,167 - 17,167GBP/yr
health
10,366 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,834 - 12,500GBP/yr
project-management
10,350 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
9,916 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,323 - 18,642GBP/yr
clubs-organizations
9,837 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,817 - 17,601GBP/yr
stakeholder-management
9,751 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,894 - 17,407GBP/yr
hygiene-toiletries
9,701 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,115 - 37,417GBP/yr
professional
9,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 12,500GBP/yr
Communication Skills
9,007 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,899 - 43,586GBP/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.