Hospitality PCI DSS Benchmark Profile
Based on 590 compliance programmes · Updated 2026
Foundational+1 pts YoY
47
Maturity Score
P25=34 P75=60
1,120h
Avg Audit Hours
P25=780 P75=1520
$178k
Avg Cost / yr
P25=$108k P75=$252k
35%
Automation Rate
P25=22% P75=50%
10.4d
Remediation Days
P25=7.2d P75=15.6d
Benchmark Distribution — Maturity Score
0255075100
34
P25
47
Median
60
P75
68
P90
2.9 FTEAverage compliance staffing effort for Hospitality organisations
Top Risks
⚠Legacy PMS-POS integration
⚠Seasonal staff turnover affecting training
⚠Multi-property network complexity
Strengths
✓Improving automation year-over-year
✓Brand-level compliance programmes
✓Property management investment
Percentile Profiles
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Top Quartile (P75+)
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vs. Cross-Industry Average
| Metric | This Industry | Global Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maturity Score | 47/100 | 58/100 | -11 pts |
| Audit Hours | 1,120h | 953h | +167h |
| Avg Cost | $178k | $169k | +9k |
| Automation Rate | 35% | 55% | -20% |