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
| Metric | Top Quartile (P75+) | Industry Median | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maturity Score | 59/100 | 52/100 | +7 pts |
| Audit Hours | 764h | 980h | -216h |
| Avg Cost | $126k | $168k | -42k |
| Automation | 53% | 48% | +5% |
| Remediation Days | 6.6d | 9.1d | -2.5d |
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