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 947,152 job listings - 2026
Top 49 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
88,521 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,965 - 22,464GBP/yr
education-training
80,571 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,381 - 34,491GBP/yr
training-certification
79,351 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,768 - 36,304GBP/yr
Compliance
44,438 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,492 - 24,256GBP/yr
health-care
24,015 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,040 - 27,065GBP/yr
professional-development
23,462 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,345 - 27,728GBP/yr
mentoring
21,235 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,926 - 25,721GBP/yr
employee-assistance
21,034 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,965 - 32,624GBP/yr
Communication
20,906 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,573 - 47,489GBP/yr
information-technology
20,899 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,972 - 33,977GBP/yr
life-insurance
20,720 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,563 - 31,518GBP/yr
external-workforce
19,902 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,469 - 39,875GBP/yr
online
18,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,552 - 26,107GBP/yr
coaching-mentoring
18,216 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,694 - 28,604GBP/yr
support
17,904 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,422 - 13,897GBP/yr
microsoft-excel
17,845 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
presentations
17,041 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,869 - 28,558GBP/yr
Python
16,267 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,170 - 16,836GBP/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,960 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,573 - 42,219GBP/yr
flexible-working
15,918 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,199 - 28,441GBP/yr
diversity
15,553 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,965 - 25,749GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
15,303 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,712 - 17,887GBP/yr
employee-discounts
13,874 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,831 - 44,188GBP/yr
audits
13,547 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,831 - 25,806GBP/yr
management
13,284 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,759 - 17,018GBP/yr
Customer Service
13,244 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,111 - 38,647GBP/yr
development
13,237 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,894 - 14,318GBP/yr
carried-interest
13,176 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,823 - 36,337GBP/yr
environment
12,886 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,222 - 15,222GBP/yr
Communication
12,761 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 13,334GBP/yr
Microsoft Office
12,444 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,924 - 38,788GBP/yr
mental-health
11,957 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,990 - 40,200GBP/yr
hotels-accommodations
11,933 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,347 - 19,978GBP/yr
kitchen-dining
11,913 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,414 - 31,064GBP/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
11,159 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,481 - 12,870GBP/yr
knowledge
11,107 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,071 - 23,571GBP/yr
time-management
11,106 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,327 - 35,180GBP/yr
business
10,946 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,819 - 16,866GBP/yr
Teamwork
10,905 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,973 - 38,809GBP/yr
project-management
10,821 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
10,563 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
10,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,292 - 39,929GBP/yr
Training
10,443 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,167 - 17,167GBP/yr
clubs-organizations
10,369 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,396 - 17,317GBP/yr
health
10,355 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,834 - 12,500GBP/yr
stakeholder-management
10,328 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,808 - 17,343GBP/yr
Communication Skills
9,768 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,775 - 44,729GBP/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.