Do Waze map editors get paid?

Join the community —it’s free. And as dizzying as detours can make drivers—let alone cartographers—editing Waze maps can be like having a second full-time job. “We don’t get a pay check from Waze,” Richey says.

How do you become a map editor on Waze?

Map editors are vital to Waze, so becoming one is easy. Just create a profile on the website, select an option to edit the map, and you’re a Level 1 editor with limited editing privileges.

How do I become a Wazer?

Waze makes it fun to help your fellow commuters with points and achievements. Everyone starts out as a baby Wazer. Drive around with Waze open, report incidents along your route and get more points to become a grown Wazer, a Waze knight, or even be among the selected few who are Waze royalty!

How do you become a Level 2 Editor in Waze?

You must have done 1,000+ to get level 2. If you have but your rank has not changed, please contact Waze support so they can look at it.

Who is Waze owned by?

Google
In June 2013, Google bought Waze for $966 million. Waze’s 100 employees received about $1.2 million on average, the largest payout to employees in Israeli high tech.

What is map editor mode on Waze?

Editor’s Mode in the Waze app gives editors a rich view of the map as they drive.

What does a sword mean on Waze?

yours
The sword is yours! You’ve reached the top 4\% of high scorers in your region. You’re almost Royalty… Keep on earning points! Waze Royalty.

How do you earn points in Waze?

Get points fast in Waze First, you can get Driving points by keeping the app running while driving. You get 5 points per mile for Normal driving (3.2 points fro KM), and 16 points per mile for Road munching (10 points per KM). You can also get points by reporting issues on the road.

How do you become a Level 3 editor in Waze?

Upgrade to level 3 is done automatically. Requires approval from staff and local champs. Requires approval from staff and local champs. Requires approval from staff and local champs.

What are WAZE points?

Waze uses a point system to track usage of the the Waze client application, and also when you use the web interface to make edits to the map. These points are currently used to define your status and “rank” in points compared to all other users in Waze.