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 88,053 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
6,804 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,117 - 16,792EUR/yr
education-training
5,573 job openings
Avg. salary range
27,249 - 31,060EUR/yr
training-certification
5,510 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,880 - 30,623EUR/yr
Compliance
4,894 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,307 - 19,961EUR/yr
Microsoft Excel
4,040 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,000 - 53,849EUR/yr
Microsoft Office
3,149 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,986 - 53,782EUR/yr
Communication
2,333 job openings
Avg. salary range
53,130 - 66,790EUR/yr
mentoring
2,054 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,907 - 17,511EUR/yr
external-workforce
2,052 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,326 - 24,650EUR/yr
microsoft-excel
1,919 job openings
audits
1,869 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,200 - 34,754EUR/yr
health-care
1,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,518 - 15,994EUR/yr
information-technology
1,803 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,805 - 26,227EUR/yr
professional-development
1,794 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,731 - 36,666EUR/yr
Python
1,626 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,102 - 15,009EUR/yr
presentations
1,555 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,456 - 31,319EUR/yr
Recruiting & Staffing
1,530 job openings
employee-assistance
1,507 job openings
Avg. salary range
37,359 - 43,815EUR/yr
coaching-mentoring
1,497 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,453 - 22,697EUR/yr
Python
1,473 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,723 - 94,922EUR/yr
project-management
1,460 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,500 - 13,611EUR/yr
microsoft-azure
1,358 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,976 - 13,488EUR/yr
clubs-organizations
1,332 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,550 - 13,475EUR/yr
support
1,289 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 12,084EUR/yr
Communication Skills
1,272 job openings
Avg. salary range
47,244 - 62,472EUR/yr
management
1,236 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 11,667EUR/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
1,211 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,667 - 18,333EUR/yr
Communication
1,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 13,333EUR/yr
hotels-accommodations
1,174 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,833 - 11,944EUR/yr
artificial-intelligence
1,140 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,521 - 11,563EUR/yr
online
1,136 job openings
performance-indicator
1,125 job openings
Avg. salary range
25,569 - 27,778EUR/yr
Problem Solving
1,093 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,928 - 68,227EUR/yr
stakeholder-management
1,081 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,763 - 19,327EUR/yr
SAP
1,077 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,583 - 16,667EUR/yr
environment
1,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 13,333EUR/yr
Customer Service
1,069 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,366 - 46,514EUR/yr
troubleshooting
1,057 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,222 - 13,750EUR/yr
data-analytics
1,056 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,694 - 12,084EUR/yr
Teamwork
1,055 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,873 - 56,511EUR/yr
development
1,041 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 12,084EUR/yr
risk-management
1,032 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,436 - 31,274EUR/yr
diversity
1,004 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 10,833EUR/yr
competencies
992 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,127 - 36,940EUR/yr
knowledge
984 job openings
life-insurance
967 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,333 - 68,667EUR/yr
carried-interest
960 job openings
Avg. salary range
38,138 - 38,415EUR/yr
Software
944 job openings
Avg. salary range
87,097 - 104,931EUR/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
938 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,031 - 59,180EUR/yr
business
938 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,278 - 12,500EUR/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.