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Median (P50)SaaS

PCI DSS Median (P50) Performance — SaaS

Based on 920 SaaS compliance programmes · Updated 2026

65
Maturity Score
out of 100
650h
Avg Audit Hours
per year
$98k
Avg Cost
per year
74%
Automation Rate
of controls
5.4d
Remediation Days
average

What It Takes to Reach Median (P50)

1Established compliance programme with documented control ownership and annual evidence reviews
2Mix of automated and manual evidence collection, with tooling for at least the highest-risk controls
3Defined remediation process with tracked issues and quarterly reporting to management
4Dedicated compliance resource (or equivalent fraction of shared security/IT staff)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What maturity score do Median (P50) SaaS organisations achieve?

Median (P50) SaaS organisations achieve a maturity score of 65/100, compared to the SaaS industry average of 65/100. This represents the typical performance level versus the sector median.

How many audit hours do Median (P50) SaaS programmes require?

Median (P50) SaaS programmes average 650 audit hours annually, compared to the sector average of 650 hours. This represents typical audit engagement for the sector.

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