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 80,634 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
6,042 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,564 - 14,750EUR/yr
education-training
5,025 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,264 - 32,152EUR/yr
training-certification
4,986 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,990 - 32,993EUR/yr
Compliance
4,391 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,955 - 19,309EUR/yr
Microsoft Excel
3,888 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,136 - 53,949EUR/yr
Microsoft Office
3,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,793 - 53,386EUR/yr
mentoring
1,855 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,377 - 18,209EUR/yr
microsoft-excel
1,829 job openings
external-workforce
1,814 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,389 - 25,910EUR/yr
Communication
1,788 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,244 - 66,874EUR/yr
health-care
1,664 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,518 - 15,994EUR/yr
audits
1,637 job openings
Avg. salary range
32,424 - 36,228EUR/yr
professional-development
1,607 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,731 - 36,666EUR/yr
information-technology
1,582 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,949 - 28,889EUR/yr
Python
1,566 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,102 - 15,009EUR/yr
Recruiting & Staffing
1,530 job openings
Python
1,450 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,786 - 94,986EUR/yr
presentations
1,402 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,274 - 18,425EUR/yr
employee-assistance
1,383 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
1,313 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
1,197 job openings
Communication
1,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 13,333EUR/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
1,163 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,667 - 18,333EUR/yr
hotels-accommodations
1,071 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,250 - 12,500EUR/yr
environment
1,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 13,333EUR/yr
online
1,061 job openings
development
1,041 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 12,084EUR/yr
artificial-intelligence
1,029 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 11,250EUR/yr
SAP
1,027 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,583 - 16,667EUR/yr
performance-indicator
1,010 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,683 - 19,334EUR/yr
Communication Skills
1,000 job openings
Avg. salary range
45,202 - 60,473EUR/yr
knowledge
985 job openings
stakeholder-management
951 job openings
Avg. salary range
19,398 - 22,639EUR/yr
data-analytics
950 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 11,667EUR/yr
Customer Service
945 job openings
Avg. salary range
36,965 - 44,760EUR/yr
Software
944 job openings
Avg. salary range
81,383 - 97,074EUR/yr
diversity
941 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 10,833EUR/yr
business
938 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,278 - 12,500EUR/yr
risk-management
937 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
Teamwork
896 job openings
Avg. salary range
44,102 - 58,461EUR/yr
life-insurance
894 job openings
Avg. salary range
60,333 - 68,667EUR/yr
Microsoft PowerPoint
893 job openings
Avg. salary range
51,307 - 59,392EUR/yr
competencies
886 job openings
Avg. salary range
30,127 - 36,940EUR/yr
Problem Solving
878 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,358 - 68,870EUR/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.