The average Lancaster accountant salary was $167,780, which is 58 percent higher than the average salary for this job in California, and 155 percent higher then the average salary for this job nationwide. Accountant salary in Lancaster is usually between $153,369 and $182,191 (25th and 75th). The highest accountant salary in Lancaster was $182,190. There are 2 employees in Lancaster whose job title is accountant.