In-Demand Skills in Ireland
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in Ireland. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 79,919 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
6,036 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,564 - 14,750EUR/yr
education-training
5,022 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,264 - 32,152EUR/yr
training-certification
4,982 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,990 - 32,993EUR/yr
Compliance
4,386 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,955 - 19,309EUR/yr
Microsoft Excel
3,884 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,136 - 53,949EUR/yr
Microsoft Office
2,971 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,791 - 53,243EUR/yr
mentoring
1,854 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,377 - 18,209EUR/yr
microsoft-excel
1,830 job openings
external-workforce
1,811 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,389 - 25,910EUR/yr
health-care
1,664 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,518 - 15,994EUR/yr
audits
1,636 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,424 - 36,228EUR/yr
professional-development
1,606 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,731 - 36,666EUR/yr
information-technology
1,580 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,949 - 28,889EUR/yr
Python
1,565 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,102 - 15,009EUR/yr
Recruiting & Staffing
1,530 job openings
Communication
1,484 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,043 - 68,237EUR/yr
Python
1,426 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,786 - 94,986EUR/yr
presentations
1,399 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,274 - 18,425EUR/yr
employee-assistance
1,381 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,359 - 43,815EUR/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,326 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,154 - 25,611EUR/yr
project-management
1,311 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,500 - 13,611EUR/yr
microsoft-azure
1,309 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,139 - 13,931EUR/yr
support
1,290 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 12,084EUR/yr
management
1,236 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 11,667EUR/yr
clubs-organizations
1,196 job openings
Communication
1,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 13,333EUR/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
1,166 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,667 - 18,333EUR/yr
environment
1,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 13,333EUR/yr
hotels-accommodations
1,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,250 - 12,500EUR/yr
online
1,061 job openings
development
1,041 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 12,084EUR/yr
SAP
1,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,583 - 16,667EUR/yr
artificial-intelligence
1,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 11,250EUR/yr
performance-indicator
1,010 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,683 - 19,334EUR/yr
knowledge
985 job openings
stakeholder-management
951 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,398 - 22,639EUR/yr
data-analytics
949 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 11,667EUR/yr
Software
946 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,383 - 97,074EUR/yr
diversity
942 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 10,833EUR/yr
business
938 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,278 - 12,500EUR/yr
risk-management
935 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,931 - 33,722EUR/yr
troubleshooting
934 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,222 - 13,750EUR/yr
SQL
903 job openings
Avg. salary range
69,174 - 82,742EUR/yr
life-insurance
894 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,333 - 68,667EUR/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
891 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,307 - 59,392EUR/yr
competencies
885 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,127 - 36,940EUR/yr
carried-interest
870 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,407 - 27,823EUR/yr
time-management
853 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,063 - 64,424EUR/yr
Concurrent Versions System
841 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,138 - 56,645EUR/yr
monthsOfExperience: 60
835 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,427 - 87,777EUR/yr
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in Ireland 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.