UK Job Market Trends Dashboard 2026
UK Job Market Trends Dashboard
Real-time insights into the UK employment landscape
📈 Total Job Postings
847K
↗ +12.3% vs last month
💷 Avg UK Salary
£34.2K
↗ +4.8% vs last quarter
🏠 Remote Jobs
31%
↗ +2.1% of all postings
🔥 Most In-Demand Jobs
1
Software Developer
Technology Sector
42.3K jobs
2
Registered Nurse
Healthcare Sector
38.7K jobs
3
Data Analyst
Analytics & Business Intelligence
31.2K jobs
4
Customer Service Representative
Service Industry
29.8K jobs
5
Digital Marketing Specialist
Marketing & Communications
27.4K jobs
🌍 Top Hiring Locations
1
London
Greater London
186K jobs
2
Manchester
Greater Manchester
67K jobs
3
Birmingham
West Midlands
54K jobs
4
Leeds
West Yorkshire
41K jobs
5
Edinburgh
Scotland
38K jobs
📊 Average Salary Trends by Industry
📈 Job Posting Volume Over Time
🚀 Fastest Growing Industries
1
AI & Machine Learning
Technology
+47%
2
Renewable Energy
Energy & Environment
+34%
3
Mental Health Services
Healthcare
+29%
4
E-commerce & Logistics
Retail & Distribution
+26%
5
Cybersecurity
Technology
+23%
🏢 Top Hiring Companies
1
NHS
Healthcare
24.3K jobs
2
Amazon
Technology & E-commerce
18.7K jobs
3
Tesco
Retail
16.2K jobs
4
ASDA
Retail
14.8K jobs
5
British Telecom
Telecommunications
12.4K jobs
🎯 Market Insight
Remote and hybrid work opportunities continue to grow, now representing 47% of all job postings – a significant shift that’s reshaping the UK employment landscape.
💡 Skills in Demand
Python, JavaScript, and cloud computing skills show the highest demand growth, with salaries 15-25% above industry average for these competencies.
📍 Regional Trends
While London remains the jobs hub, Manchester and Birmingham are showing exceptional growth rates of 18% and 22% respectively in tech sector hiring.
⚡ Quick Tip
Healthcare and technology sectors offer the most stable employment with continuous growth. Consider skill development in AI, healthcare informatics, or renewable energy.