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 961,599 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
88,471 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,965 - 22,464GBP/yr
education-training
80,512 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,381 - 34,491GBP/yr
training-certification
79,297 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,768 - 36,304GBP/yr
Compliance
44,413 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,492 - 24,256GBP/yr
health-care
23,992 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,040 - 27,065GBP/yr
professional-development
23,447 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,345 - 27,728GBP/yr
Communication
22,632 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,527 - 47,362GBP/yr
mentoring
21,212 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
20,877 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,972 - 33,977GBP/yr
life-insurance
20,694 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,563 - 31,518GBP/yr
external-workforce
19,889 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,469 - 39,875GBP/yr
online
18,324 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
17,825 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
16,483 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,652 - 42,344GBP/yr
Python
16,258 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,170 - 16,836GBP/yr
flexible-working
15,907 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,199 - 28,441GBP/yr
diversity
15,542 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,965 - 25,749GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
15,294 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
13,700 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,031 - 38,452GBP/yr
audits
13,532 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,831 - 25,806GBP/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
12,975 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,926 - 38,853GBP/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
11,429 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
10,887 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,781 - 44,800GBP/yr
project-management
10,814 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,828 - 27,608GBP/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
10,483 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
10,366 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
16,808 - 17,343GBP/yr
Problem Solving
10,135 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.