The most in-demand jobs of 2025 have been revealed – and one of them pays more than £106,000. The jobs that feature on the list from Indeed are all based on the biggest increase in job postings, and were highlighted as having the “best opportunity, demand and salary” for jobseekers. School teachers took the top spot for the largest increase in jobs advertised, with a 245% increase in share of jobs posted due to teacher shortages in England in most secondary subjects.
Property solicitors were second on the list with an 111% increase, followed by commercial director roles, which have gone up 108% in demand. The job with the top salary average salary is paediatrician, with vacancies rising by 91% and an average salary of £106,048 a year. The average salary for the roles featured on the list are above £37,430. The number of employers looking for AI engineers also rose, with 86% more positions available compared to last year. You can find the full list of ten jobs that are most in-demand below. Keep in mind all of the jobs listed by Indeed require specific training or education.
Danny Stacy, Head of Talent Intelligence at Indeed, said: “As people begin to make their new years career resolutions, we want to connect employers and jobseekers to better work opportunities by matching candidates with the roles that are right for them. “This list highlights the high demand for essential roles such as teachers, doctors and solicitors, as well as reflecting current emerging industries such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. For jobseekers, this list serves as a valuable compass in today's evolving job market - revealing promising career paths, growth industries, and opportunities they might not have otherwise considered.”.
