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 83,141 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
ecology-environment
4,457 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,278 - 11,528EUR/yr
education-training
3,727 job openings
Avg. salary range
24,298 - 28,347EUR/yr
training-certification
3,685 job openings
Avg. salary range
23,467 - 27,275EUR/yr
planning-and-design
3,480 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,837 - 14,561EUR/yr
Microsoft Excel
3,416 job openings
Avg. salary range
48,148 - 53,943EUR/yr
Compliance
3,404 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,146 - 12,500EUR/yr
policies-and-practices
3,271 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,873 - 16,123EUR/yr
Microsoft Office
2,613 job openings
Avg. salary range
46,745 - 53,564EUR/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
2,396 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 11,806EUR/yr
planning-and-forecasting
2,199 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,575 - 15,665EUR/yr
visual-art-design
2,105 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,850 - 12,650EUR/yr
pensions-retirement-benefits
2,103 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,370 - 24,553EUR/yr
testing-and-analysis
1,953 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,786 - 13,333EUR/yr
microsoft-excel
1,686 job openings
workday
1,594 job openings
laws-and-regulations
1,550 job openings
Avg. salary range
17,379 - 18,629EUR/yr
Recruiting & Staffing
1,531 job openings
Python
1,461 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,102 - 15,009EUR/yr
mentoring
1,382 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,558 - 13,442EUR/yr
Python
1,332 job openings
Avg. salary range
79,332 - 95,300EUR/yr
trade-shows-events
1,331 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,333 - 13,278EUR/yr
recruiting-career-management
1,314 job openings
Avg. salary range
29,490 - 30,323EUR/yr
assessment-assessment-tools
1,301 job openings
Avg. salary range
26,573 - 26,990EUR/yr
health-care
1,295 job openings
Avg. salary range
18,495 - 18,912EUR/yr
support
1,290 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 12,084EUR/yr
amazon-web-services
1,285 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,811 - 14,711EUR/yr
external-workforce
1,285 job openings
Avg. salary range
15,626 - 18,576EUR/yr
management
1,236 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 11,667EUR/yr
audits
1,228 job openings
Avg. salary range
21,604 - 22,438EUR/yr
state-local-municipal
1,202 job openings
Avg. salary range
12,500 - 14,583EUR/yr
microsoft-azure
1,200 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,139 - 13,931EUR/yr
information-technology
1,199 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 11,667EUR/yr
youth-organizations-resources
1,198 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 11,667EUR/yr
Communication
1,177 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 13,333EUR/yr
professional-development
1,170 job openings
Avg. salary range
22,993 - 24,104EUR/yr
Communication
1,146 job openings
Avg. salary range
52,079 - 67,549EUR/yr
health-and-safety
1,129 job openings
Avg. salary range
28,448 - 29,490EUR/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
1,085 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,667 - 18,333EUR/yr
environment
1,070 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,000 - 13,333EUR/yr
presentations
1,059 job openings
Avg. salary range
16,667 - 18,333EUR/yr
development
1,041 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,417 - 12,084EUR/yr
project-management
1,012 job openings
Avg. salary range
13,334 - 14,583EUR/yr
employee-assistance
1,004 job openings
Avg. salary range
31,172 - 36,200EUR/yr
knowledge
985 job openings
coaching-mentoring
965 job openings
Avg. salary range
11,667 - 12,917EUR/yr
Software
955 job openings
Avg. salary range
72,500 - 80,000EUR/yr
business
938 job openings
Avg. salary range
10,278 - 12,500EUR/yr
SAP
931 job openings
Avg. salary range
14,583 - 16,667EUR/yr
holidays-seasonal-events
887 job openings
Avg. salary range
42,313 - 42,313EUR/yr
clubs-organizations
878 job openings
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.