Provided is a linear actuator, which does not generate a positional shift between an inner core and an outer core, has stable characteristics, and is easily assembled. This linear actuator is provided with an inner core (2), and an outer core (3), which is provided outside of the inner core (2) in the radius direction of the inner core, while being supported by means of a pair of plate springs (41, 42). Permanent magnets (23, 24) are provided on one core out of the inner core (2) and the outer core (3), and magnetic pole sections (31a, 32a) are formed on the other core out of the inner core (2) and the outer core (3), said magnetic pole sections facing the permanent magnets (23, 24) with a predetermined gap therebetween. Spacers (71, 72) are respectively provided between the inner core (2) and the plate springs (41, 42), contact portions are configured by bringing the facing surfaces into contact with each other in the axis direction, said facing surfaces being those of the spacers (71, 72) and the inner core (2), and those of the spacers (71, 72) and the plate springs (41, 42) adjacent to the spacers (71, 72). A plurality of engaging sections configured of recessed portions and protruding portions are provided on each of the contact portions.