PCI DSS Benchmark: SaaS Sector
Based on 920 saas compliance programmes · Updated 2026
Run Free Benchmark →65/100
Maturity Score
650h/yr
Audit Hours
74%
Automation
$98k/yr
Avg Cost
Maturity Distribution
| Percentile | Score | vs Cross-Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| P25 | 53 | -5 |
| Median (≈P50) | 63 | +5 |
| P75 | 75 | +5 |
| P90 | 81 | +7 |
Benchmark Highlights
YoY Maturity Growth
+4 pts
Remediation Time
5.4 days avg
vs Cross-Industry Avg
above avg (+7 pts)
Top Control Gap
Logging completeness (Req. 10.2)
Improvement Levers for SaaS
- Centralise log aggregation across all cloud providers with a SIEM that enforces Req. 10.2 log event completeness — map each event type to the specific sub-requirement to close audit gaps.
- Embed PCI controls into CI/CD pipelines using infrastructure-as-code scanning so every deployment validates segmentation and access controls automatically.
- Leverage the sector's existing 74% automation rate as a baseline — target 85%+ by automating vulnerability scan scheduling, patch status collection, and key rotation evidence.
Cross-Industry Comparison
| Industry | Maturity | Cost | Automation | Remediation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FinTech | 68 | $120k | 72% | 6.2d |
| SaaS | 65 | $98k | 74% | 5.4d |
| Retail | 52 | $168k | 48% | 9.1d |
| E-Commerce | 55 | $145k | 55% | 7.8d |
| Hospitality | 47 | $178k | 35% | 10.4d |
| Financial Services | 63 | $280k | 62% | 8.3d |
| Healthcare | 58 | $195k | 42% | 8.8d |