diff --git a/less/pagination.less b/less/pagination.less
index 9489def4b5..e94757338c 100644
--- a/less/pagination.less
+++ b/less/pagination.less
@@ -40,10 +40,10 @@
   > li > span {
     &:hover,
     &:focus {
+      z-index: 3;
       color: @pagination-hover-color;
       background-color: @pagination-hover-bg;
       border-color: @pagination-hover-border;
-      z-index: 3;
     }
   }