Local Guides is a global community of explorers who write reviews, share photos, answer questions, add or edit places, and check facts on Google Maps. Millions of people rely on contributions like yours to decide where to go and what to do.

Do Google local guides get paid? Google Local Guides do not receive direct cash payments, but they can earn rewards like Google Drive storage, hardware, and event invitations based on their contributions.

Touch Your contributions Local Guides Level 4 and above receive the badge in Google Maps as a reward. Contribute great content and earn badges. Learn more about badges you can earn on Google Maps. Reviews, edits, or photos marked private by Google are in violation of our policies and are visible only to you.

Google Local Guide Benefits and Perks Levels range from 1 to 10, and as users reach higher levels, they may unlock additional benefits. At Level 4, users will be able to unlock their first Local Guides badge, which helps their contributions to places get noticed.