What's the going rate for a Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball coach?

Northern Iowa officials confirmed Tuesday night that Ben Jacobson has agreed to a new 10-year deal, but details won't be revealed until later this week.

Under his current contract, Jacobson's annual salary was roughly $600,000. And a hefty pay raise seems likely.

So, what's fair?

According to research done by USA TODAY, the average annual income for coaches earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament, something Jacobson has done three times in nine seasons, is $1.5 million.

Wichita State's Gregg Marshall, who has posted a 122-20 record the past four seasons, including a run to the 2013 Final Four, leads the Valley by earning $1.85 million this year.

Here's the reported salaries of other coaches in the conference:

Illinois State's Dan Muller, $401,200; Missouri State's Paul Lusk, $396,000; Southern Illinois' Barry Hinson, $300,000; Indiana State's Greg Lansing, $262,000.

The Valley has four member schools that are private universities, so financial records are not made public.

Multiple sources have Drake's Ray Giacoletti in the $400,000 range. Recently fired Bradley coach Geno Ford was receiving $750,000. Evansville pays Marty Simmons less than $200,000. Loyola's Porter Moser signed an extension two years ago, but financial terms were not disclosed.

Some of these numbers can fluctuate, based on incentives, but that gives you an idea where Jacobson stood, and where he may climb.