FinTech PCI DSS Benchmark Profile
Based on 810 compliance programmes · Updated 2026
Developing+3 pts YoY
68
Maturity Score
P25=55 P75=78
780h
Avg Audit Hours
P25=520 P75=1020
$120k
Avg Cost / yr
P25=$72k P75=$168k
72%
Automation Rate
P25=58% P75=86%
6.2d
Remediation Days
P25=4.1d P75=9.8d
Benchmark Distribution — Maturity Score
0255075100
55
P25
68
Median
78
P75
84
P90
2.3 FTEAverage compliance staffing effort for FinTech organisations
Top Risks
⚠Tokenisation gaps
⚠Third-party API exposure
⚠Evidence latency
Strengths
✓High automation adoption
✓Rapid remediation cycles
✓Strong tooling investment
Percentile Profiles
Top Decile (P90+)
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Top Quartile (P75+)
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vs. Cross-Industry Average
| Metric | This Industry | Global Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maturity Score | 68/100 | 58/100 | +10 pts |
| Audit Hours | 780h | 953h | -173h |
| Avg Cost | $120k | $169k | -49k |
| Automation Rate | 72% | 55% | +17% |