diff --git a/applets/systemtray/package/contents/ui/main.qml b/applets/systemtray/package/contents/ui/main.qml
--- a/applets/systemtray/package/contents/ui/main.qml
+++ b/applets/systemtray/package/contents/ui/main.qml
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@
             // Set the tray items' clickable areas on the panel to be bigger than normal to allow for easier touchability
             return baseSize + units.smallSpacing;
         } else {
-            return baseSize;
+            return baseSize + Math.round(units.smallSpacing/2);
         }
     }
     property int hiddenItemSize: units.iconSizes.smallMedium