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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

MetricTop Quartile (P75+)Industry MedianAdvantage
Maturity Score74/10065/100+9 pts
Audit Hours507h650h-143h
Avg Cost$74k$98k-24k
Automation81%74%+7%
Remediation Days3.9d5.4d-1.5d

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Top Quartile (P75+) SaaS organisations achieve a maturity score of 74/100, compared to the SaaS industry average of 65/100. This represents a +9 point advantage versus the sector median.

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

Top Quartile (P75+) SaaS programmes average 507 audit hours annually, compared to the sector average of 650 hours. The reduction of 143 hours reflects the efficiency gains from higher automation and mature processes.

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