eCommerce PCI DSS Benchmark Profile
Based on 680 compliance programmes · Updated 2026
Developing+3 pts YoY
55
Maturity Score
P25=42 P75=67
890h
Avg Audit Hours
P25=600 P75=1180
$145k
Avg Cost / yr
P25=$88k P75=$205k
55%
Automation Rate
P25=40% P75=70%
7.8d
Remediation Days
P25=5.2d P75=11.8d
Benchmark Distribution — Maturity Score
0255075100
42
P25
55
Median
67
P75
75
P90
2.8 FTEAverage compliance staffing effort for eCommerce organisations
Top Risks
⚠Peak-season scope creep
⚠Third-party payment integrations
⚠SKU-level data exposure
Strengths
✓Payment gateway diversification
✓Customer trust awareness
✓Active monitoring
Percentile Profiles
Top Decile (P90+)
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Top Quartile (P75+)
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Median (P50)
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vs. Cross-Industry Average
| Metric | This Industry | Global Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maturity Score | 55/100 | 58/100 | -3 pts |
| Audit Hours | 890h | 953h | -63h |
| Avg Cost | $145k | $169k | -24k |
| Automation Rate | 55% | 55% | 0% |