A magnetic field sensor comprises: a magnetic field detecting element that detects magnitude of an external magnetic field based on electric resistance of the magnetic field detecting element to sense current, the electric resistance being varied in accordance with the external magnetic field; an upper shield layer that is formed to cover the magnetic field detecting element; and a protective layer that is formed above the upper shield layer with respect to a direction of stacking. The upper shield layer includes a first portion at least part of which covers a top surface of the magnetic field detecting element, and a second portion that covers the first portion, and, the first portion has a larger absolute value of magnetostriction than the second portion.