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 68,000 job listings - 2026
Top 36 Skills by Demand
Compliance
6,879 job openings
Avg. salary range
20,074 - 21,753EUR/yr
Microsoft Excel
4,974 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,484 - 53,232EUR/yr
Mentoring
3,042 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,291 - 16,866EUR/yr
Audits
2,770 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,566 - 33,718EUR/yr
Professional Development
2,618 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,905 - 34,435EUR/yr
Health Care
2,608 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,946 - 17,412EUR/yr
Communication
2,321 job openings
Avg. salary range
50,698 - 61,441EUR/yr
Employee Assistance
2,264 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,362 - 43,118EUR/yr
Presentations
2,222 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,764 - 27,055EUR/yr
Microsoft Excel
2,114 job openings
Project Management
2,030 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,500 - 13,611EUR/yr
Python
1,834 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,208 - 14,979EUR/yr
AI
1,651 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,250 - 12,972EUR/yr
Stakeholder Management
1,611 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,343 - 22,755EUR/yr
Troubleshooting
1,560 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,084 - 13,646EUR/yr
Data Analytics
1,538 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 11,667EUR/yr
Python
1,519 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,463 - 96,156EUR/yr
Diversity
1,515 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 10,833EUR/yr
Microsoft Azure
1,495 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,972 - 12,986EUR/yr
Competencies
1,481 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,205 - 30,529EUR/yr
Risk Management
1,431 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,605 - 33,897EUR/yr
Life Insurance
1,403 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,333 - 68,667EUR/yr
Carried Interest
1,397 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,138 - 38,415EUR/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
1,347 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,667 - 18,333EUR/yr
Recruiting & Staffing
1,338 job openings
Time Management
1,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,063 - 64,424EUR/yr
Quality Assurance
1,282 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,364 - 15,524EUR/yr
SAP
1,248 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,139 - 30,833EUR/yr
Analytics
1,212 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 11,667EUR/yr
Process Improvement
1,186 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,750 - 11,861EUR/yr
Supply Management
1,175 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,042 - 12,292EUR/yr
Support
1,153 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 12,084EUR/yr
Flexible Working
1,143 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,424 - 18,613EUR/yr
Microsoft Powerpoint
1,123 job openings
Avg. salary range
49,554 - 56,127EUR/yr
Management
1,119 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 11,667EUR/yr
Corporate Risk
1,102 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,605 - 33,897EUR/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.