If you’re married to someone who works outside the home and contributes to Social Security through payroll tax, you might be entitled to a Social Security benefit based upon your partner’s income.(1) The maximum amount you will receive is 50% of their Primary Insurance Amount (PIA)– this is the monthly income they are eligible to receive at full retirement age (FRA). However, you will only receive 50% of this amount if you postpone filing until you are full retirement age- currently 66. If you file for a spousal benefit before age 66, the percentage you receive depends upon your age. [...]