diff --git a/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathDrilling.py b/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathDrilling.py
index 952f647e60cb..8809b2dc055d 100644
--- a/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathDrilling.py
+++ b/src/Mod/Path/PathScripts/PathDrilling.py
@@ -68,8 +68,8 @@ def propertyEnumerations(self, dataType="data"):
         # Enumeration lists for App::PropertyEnumeration properties
         enums = {
             "ReturnLevel": [
-                (translate("Path_Drilling", "G99"), "G99"),
                 (translate("Path_Drilling", "G98"), "G98"),
+                (translate("Path_Drilling", "G99"), "G99"),
             ],  # How high to retract after a drilling move
             "ExtraOffset": [
                 (translate("Path_Drilling", "None"), "None"),
@@ -156,7 +156,7 @@ def initCircularHoleOperation(self, obj):
             "ReturnLevel",
             "Drill",
             QT_TRANSLATE_NOOP(
-                "App::Property", "Controls how tool retracts Default=G99"
+                "App::Property", "Controls how tool retracts Default=G98"
             ),
         )
         obj.addProperty(