Top Quartile (P75+)SaaS
PCI DSS Top Quartile (P75+) Performance — SaaS
Based on 920 SaaS compliance programmes · Updated 2026
74
Maturity Score
out of 100
507h
Avg Audit Hours
per year
$74k
Avg Cost
per year
81%
Automation Rate
of controls
3.9d
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. SaaS Industry Median
| Metric | Top Quartile (P75+) | Industry Median | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maturity Score | 74/100 | 65/100 | +9 pts |
| Audit Hours | 507h | 650h | -143h |
| Avg Cost | $74k | $98k | -24k |
| Automation | 81% | 74% | +7% |
| Remediation Days | 3.9d | 5.4d | -1.5d |
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