Wednesday's vote was 5-1 in favor of restoring the wages to 2011 levels. Chairman Thomas Dalzell opted not to vote because a tie-breaker was not necessary.
The base salary of rank and-file lawmakers has dropped from $116,208 five years ago to $90,526, while the governor's salary has declined from a high of $212,179 in 2008 to $165,288.
Lawmakers now will make $95,290 a year while the governor will be paid $174,000.
Members of the California Citizens Compensation Commission cited the state's improving finances and the lack of a budget deficit.
