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 948,310 job listings - 2026
Top 49 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
88,516 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,965 - 22,464GBP/yr
education-training
80,567 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,381 - 34,491GBP/yr
training-certification
79,346 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,768 - 36,304GBP/yr
Compliance
44,436 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,492 - 24,256GBP/yr
health-care
24,012 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,040 - 27,065GBP/yr
professional-development
23,460 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,345 - 27,728GBP/yr
Communication
21,357 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,625 - 47,517GBP/yr
mentoring
21,233 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,926 - 25,721GBP/yr
employee-assistance
21,033 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,965 - 32,624GBP/yr
information-technology
20,897 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,972 - 33,977GBP/yr
life-insurance
20,719 job openings
Avg. salary range
39,563 - 31,518GBP/yr
external-workforce
19,901 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,469 - 39,875GBP/yr
online
18,340 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,552 - 26,107GBP/yr
coaching-mentoring
18,215 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,694 - 28,604GBP/yr
support
17,901 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,422 - 13,897GBP/yr
microsoft-excel
17,844 job openings
Avg. salary range
33,857 - 37,333GBP/yr
presentations
17,041 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,869 - 28,558GBP/yr
Python
16,264 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,170 - 16,836GBP/yr
Microsoft Excel
15,962 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,568 - 42,213GBP/yr
flexible-working
15,915 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,199 - 28,441GBP/yr
diversity
15,551 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,965 - 25,749GBP/yr
artificial-intelligence
15,302 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
13,544 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,831 - 25,806GBP/yr
Customer Service
13,459 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,115 - 38,610GBP/yr
management
13,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,759 - 17,018GBP/yr
development
13,234 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
12,760 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 13,334GBP/yr
Microsoft Office
12,485 job openings
Avg. salary range
34,920 - 38,791GBP/yr
mental-health
11,956 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
Teamwork
11,134 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,963 - 38,761GBP/yr
time-management
11,106 job openings
Avg. salary range
35,327 - 35,180GBP/yr
knowledge
11,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,071 - 23,571GBP/yr
business
10,945 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,819 - 16,866GBP/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
10,049 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,734 - 44,683GBP/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.