Social Security payments, as of January 2025, are about $1,978 on average. Believe it or not, the Agency allows spouses of retired workers to get spousal benefits on the worker’s record. This can be a financial relief for those with the lowest earnings and savings.
On average, spouses of retired workers can get $931.28. Therefore, if we add these 2 amounts, $1,978 + $931, the result is $2,909 on average. Of course, the Social Security payment amount you receive may be completely different because it depends on the payroll taxes you paid to SSA. Other factors like filing age, and earnings may affect amounts too.
Social Security payment for married couples on the 26th
The first thing SSA takes into account is your birthday. If you were born before the 21st, you are not eligible for this monthly payment on February 26, 2025. Being born from the 21st to the 31st allows you to get this payment if you have filed and got approval.
Remember that married couples who started receiving Social Security before May 1997 will receive their payment on March 3, 2025. Supplemental Security Income recipients who are also receiving retirement benefits get their checks or deposits on March 3 too.
For your information, married couples who meet the birthday requirement but get SSDI payments may also receive money on February 26. However, they can get about $2,011 on average.
Social Security for married couples with eligible children
Some married couples who are both receiving benefits may have qualifying children. Thus, their monthly payment can be even higher because a child can receive about $919 on average.
Other monthly payments for married couples will take place on March 3, March 12, March 19, and March 26. If you are about to turn 62 years old, you can get ready to file for Social Security.
The Agency allows workers and spouses to file for retirement benefits up to 4 months before they want to start receiving their monthly payments in the United States.
