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Top Quartile (P75+)Retail

PCI DSS Top Quartile (P75+) Performance — Retail

Based on 750 Retail compliance programmes · Updated 2026

59
Maturity Score
out of 100
764h
Avg Audit Hours
per year
$126k
Avg Cost
per year
53%
Automation Rate
of controls
6.6d
Remediation Days
average

What It Takes to Reach Top Quartile (P75+)

1Automated evidence collection for the majority of controls with minimal manual supplementation
2Continuous control monitoring dashboards reviewed weekly by compliance leadership
3Structured remediation workflows with defined owners, SLAs, and executive visibility
4Annual compliance automation investment of at least 15% of total compliance budget

vs. Retail Industry Median

MetricTop Quartile (P75+)Industry MedianAdvantage
Maturity Score59/10052/100+7 pts
Audit Hours764h980h-216h
Avg Cost$126k$168k-42k
Automation53%48%+5%
Remediation Days6.6d9.1d-2.5d

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Frequently Asked Questions

What maturity score do Top Quartile (P75+) Retail organisations achieve?

Top Quartile (P75+) Retail organisations achieve a maturity score of 59/100, compared to the Retail industry average of 52/100. This represents a +7 point advantage versus the sector median.

How many audit hours do Top Quartile (P75+) Retail programmes require?

Top Quartile (P75+) Retail programmes average 764 audit hours annually, compared to the sector average of 980 hours. The reduction of 216 hours reflects the efficiency gains from higher automation and mature processes.

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